Match Each Vascular Structure to Its Function or Characteristic

question 42

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
-Venules converge to form these

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Definitions:

Main Uses Of Freshwater

Primary purposes include drinking, irrigation, sanitation, and industrial processes, highlighting the essential nature of freshwater for life and society.

Water Available For Use

The quantity of water that is accessible for specific uses, such as agriculture, industry, and domestic purposes.

Usable Water

Water that is safe and suitable for human use, including drinking, cooking, and bathing.

Desalination

The process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.