Match Each Vascular Structure to Its Function or Characteristic

question 1

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
-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?

• A) Restrict fluid intake.
• B) Elevate the patient's legs.
• C) Provide a high-protein diet.
• D) Increase fluid intake.

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