HISTOLOGY
BLOOD VESSELS
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Question
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State the blood vessel that has the largest diameter.
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vein
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artery
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capillary
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The vena cava are the two largest veins that carry blood into the right upper chamber of the heart (the right atrium).
Detailed explanation-2: -The arteries start as large vessels and consistently decrease in size as they continue to branch. The smallest vessels being the capillaries begin to fuse to give rise to venules and veins. The size of the veins closest to the heart is the largest among all the vessels.
Detailed explanation-3: -They range from 2 to 12 micrometers, which is even less than the diameter of a human hair.
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