Which Statement Is NOT True About the Peripheral Veins

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the peripheral veins?

• A) They can undergo remarkable volume changes with little change in transmural pressure.
• B) The percentage of smooth muscle found in the walls of veins varies with their location.
• C) The venous wall is only half as thick as the arterial wall and is composed primarily of elastin fibers.
• D) The venous pressure in the feet of an exercising adult usually is less than 25 mm Hg.

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