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Which of the following vascular structures contains the largest proportion of the total blood volume in a normal individual?


A. Aorta and large arteries

B. Arterioles

C. Capillaries

D. Chambers of the heart

E. Pulmonary vasculature

F. Vena cavae

G. Venules and veins

  #2

veins and venules

  #3

veins and venules

  #4

G
Venules are small thin-walled vessels that serve to bring blood back to the heart. These vessels are highly distensible and (along with veins) contain a large fraction of the blood volume.
Veins are large diameter thin-walled vessels that bring blood back to heart. They are distensible and (in addition to venules) contain a large fraction of the blood volume.

  #5

yes number 1..is venules and veins..number2 is pulmonary circulation..remember not all blood vol is circulating.. :P

  #6

G. Venules and veins

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  #7

I think it is the one it has the major transection area, so my answer is ARTERIOLES

  #8

Excuse me I meant Capillaries

  #9

Its veins and venules......veins are also known as capacitance vessels.....the reason is obvious.The nornal ratio of blood distribution in the vessels in the body is 60% in veins/venules and 40% in arteries and arterioles







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