Match Each Vascular Structure to Its Function or Characteristic

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
-Which blood vessels have the greatest ability to expand and recoil, and why is this important?

A) Medium-sized veins, because it helps them carry varying amounts of blood
B) Conducting arteries, so they can manage the surge of blood with systole and help propel blood during diastole
C) Arterioles, because they must constrict or dilate to control blood pressure
D) Capillaries, because they must supply more blood during stress or exercise