Match Each Vascular Structure to Its Function or Characteristic

question 70

Multiple Choice

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
-Why is it important for the tunica intima to be smooth?

• A) To make stretching easier
• B) To increase recoil power
• C) To help prevent aneurysms
• D) To help prevent blood clots

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Definitions:

Color-Deficient Vision

A visual impairment in which someone cannot distinguish between certain colors, often referred to as color blindness.

Red-Sensitive Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that are most sensitive to wavelengths of light perceived as red, playing a crucial role in color vision.

Light-Sensitive

Having a physical or chemical sensitivity to light, affecting how substances or organisms respond to light exposure.

Color-Sensitive

The ability to perceive and differentiate colors accurately.