Match Each Vascular Structure to Its Function or Characteristic

question 10

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
-Produces chemicals that cause blood vessels to dilate or constrict

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Definitions:

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Melatonin

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L-tryptophan

An essential amino acid that serves as a precursor for serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, and appetite.