QUESTION IMAGE
Question
what blood vessels hold the greatest volume of blood? multiple choice arterioles arteries capillaries veins
Brief Explanations
Veins are known as capacitance vessels. They have thin - walled and distensible structures which allow them to hold a large volume of blood. Arterioles and arteries are more involved in transporting oxygen - rich blood under high pressure and have less capacity to store blood. Capillaries are sites of gas and nutrient exchange and have a very small total volume compared to veins.
Snap & solve any problem in the app
Get step-by-step solutions on Sovi AI
Photo-based solutions with guided steps
Explore more problems and detailed explanations
D. Veins