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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
-A patient who cannot walk because of severe arthritis develops edema in both ankles. Based on your understanding of edema, capillary pressure, and mechanisms of capillary exchange, which action would help decrease the patient's edema?
Sternocleidomastoid
A muscle in the neck that plays a key role in the movement of the head.
Temporalis
A broad, fan-shaped muscle on each side of the head that is involved in chewing and helps to close the jaw.
Vocalis
The muscle located within the vocal folds that adjusts tension, playing a key role in producing speech sounds by controlling pitch and tone.
Masseter
A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing process by elevating the mandible (jawbone).
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