ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Venostes

Okay kiddo, let's get started with talking about veins! Venostes is another word for veins, which are like tiny tunnels in our bodies that carry blood back to our heart.

Our body has two main types of vessels that help carry blood. The first are called arteries - they bring oxygen-rich blood from our heart to different parts of our body. The second are veins, also known as venostes, which bring blood back to our heart.

Just like how water flows through pipes back to a water treatment plant, blood flows through our veins back to our heart. Our heart pumps blood into the arteries, which carries it to different parts of the body to give us energy and keep us healthy. As our blood travels throughout our body, it delivers oxygen and nutrients to our cells and tissues.

But once our blood has delivered all its nutrients, it needs to get back to our heart to pick up fresh oxygen and nutrients. That's where veins come in! You can think of veins like tiny tunnels that help carry blood back to the heart.

To do this, veins are equipped with special valves that help prevent blood from flowing backward. These valves help ensure that blood is always flowing in the right direction, which is towards the heart.

So the next time you think about venostes, just remember that they're like tiny tunnels in our bodies that help carry blood back to our heart. Pretty neat, huh?