Dora /do-ra/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced DOR-ah. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Dora is gift. Short form of Dorothy or names like Theodora. Also used as a prefix in blended names. Literary: introduced as an independent name by a character in Charles Dickens's David Copperfield.
A: The function of the arteries is to carry oxygenated blood to organs and cells in the body. Because of this, arterial blood has a bright red color and flows away from the heart. Arterial walls have three layers. The outer layer is elastic connective tissue, and the middle layer is made out of muscle.
A blood vessel's main function is to transport blood around the body. Blood vessels also play a role in controlling your blood pressure. Blood vessels are found throughout the body. There are five main types of blood vessels: arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins.Arteries carry blood away from the heart to other organs.lood vessels also play a role in controlling your blood pressure. Blood vessels are found throughout the body. There are five main types of blood vessels: arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins. Arteries carry blood away from the heart to other organs.