Match Each Vascular Structure to Its Function or Characteristic

question 25

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
-Capillary walls are composed of

• A) two layers: the tunica media and the tunica intima.
• B) a single layer of endothelium with basement membrane.
• C) a single layer of connective tissue with endothelium.
• D) three layers: a layer of endothelium, a layer of smooth muscle and elastic tissue, and a layer of connective tissue.

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