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What in one defining characteristic of veins?

2

Which of the following could be described as "strong elastic vessels that carry blood moving away from the heart"?

3

Which veins and arteries in the body do not contract effectively after an injury because they are held open by dense connective tissue?

4

Which part of circulation has the highest compliance?

5

In which of the following cardiovascular structures is blood pressure lowest?

6

Which of the following is not an important factor in blood flow through veins?

7

Which blood vessel type can be constricted in order to redirect blood flow as needed by the body?

8

Venules __________.

9

After the cephalic vein joins with the axillary vein, which vein does the axillary vein become?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of arteries?

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