Match Each Vascular Structure to Its Function or Characteristic

question 45

Short Answer

Match each vascular structure to its function or characteristic. Terms may apply to more than one question. Some terms may not be used.
a.arteries
i.sinusoids
b.tunica externa
j.tunica media
c.capillaries
k.capacitance vessels
d.tunica intima
l.distributing arteries
e.lumen
m.conducting arteries
f.resistance vessels
n.metarterioles
g.medium-sized veins
o.large veins
h.venules
p.arterioles
-Also referred to as "elastic" vessels

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenue from selling goods or services exceeds the costs involved in their production or provision.

Production Function

A production function is an equation that describes the maximum output of a good or service an economy or firm can produce given the input resources it has available.

Labor

The human effort, whether physical or mental, used in the production of goods and services.

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a firm, industry, or economy.