Why Are the Vessels of the Venous System, Particularly the Small

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why are the vessels of the venous system, particularly the small venules and veins, termed capacitance vessels?

• A) They transmit and maintain the head of perfusion pressure.
• B) They can alter their capacity to maintain adequate perfusion.
• C) They determine the afterload on the left ventricle.
• D) They maintain a constant environment for the body's cells.

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