Which of the Following Is True About Veins

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about veins?

• A) Veins are called capacitance vessels or blood reservoirs.
• B) Veins have a small lumen in relation to the thickness of the vessel wall.
• C) Up to 35% of total body blood is in venous circulation at any given time.
• D) Venous valves are formed from the tunica media.

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