HISTOLOGY
BLOOD VESSELS
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Venules
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Arterioles
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Venules are the smallest veins and receive blood from capillaries. They also play a role in the exchange of oxygen and nutrients for water products. There are post-capillary sphincters located between the capillaries and venules.
Detailed explanation-2: -Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Blood leaves the capillary and enters the small venules. These venules become progressively larger vessels called veins.
Detailed explanation-4: -The smallest veins in the body are known as venules. Blood reaches the venules, from the arteries via the arterioles and capillaries. The venules join into larger veins which eventually carry the blood to the largest veins in the body called vena cava.