Blood Vessels

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Which type of blood vessel has thicker walls than the other type?

  • Venules
  • Arterioles
  • Arteries (correct)
  • Veins

What is the characteristic of arterial lumens that helps maintain blood pressure?

  • They have thinner walls than venous lumens
  • They have larger diameters than venous lumens
  • They have smaller diameters than venous lumens (correct)
  • They have thicker walls than venous lumens

What gives arterial lumens a more rounded appearance in cross section compared to venous lumens?

  • Their thinner walls
  • Blood pressure
  • Their thicker walls (correct)
  • Their larger diameters

Why do arteries and arterioles have thicker walls than veins and venules?

<p>Because they receive blood at a higher pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blood vessel has a smaller lumen?

<p>Arteries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the lumen in blood vessels?

<p>To provide a passageway for blood flow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What gives arterial lumens a more rounded appearance in cross section compared to venous lumens?

<p>Smaller diameters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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