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.
Arteries are found everywhere. They connect to the vital organs of the body and they are also responsible for supplying blood to hands and legs. Coronary arterial plaque when formed will give different symptoms for different areas of the body and hence, it is important for you to know the symptoms of clogged arteries.