Match Each Vascular Structure to Its Function or Characteristic

question 66

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
-What happens as blood is transported from the aorta to the capillaries?

• A) Pressure increases
• B) Flow increases
• C) Resistance increases
• D) Velocity increases

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