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
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q61: Match each vascular structure to its function
Q62: _ carry blood away from the heart,
Q63: Match each vascular structure to its function
Q64: Which organs receive blood from the mesenteric
Q65: How does vasodilation decrease blood pressure?<br>A) It
Q67: What is peripheral resistance?<br>A) Any property of
Q68: Match each vascular structure to its function
Q69: An increase in blood volume will cause
Q70: Match each vascular structure to its function
Q71: Arterial walls are _ than venous walls