Question

The term capacitance vessel refers to:
a. the mechanism by which blood can bypass a capillary plexus
b. blood vessels specifically adapted to adjust the surrounding temperature
c. the blood storage function of veins
d. large arteries that have the ability to stretch

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is C: the blood storage function of veins

Explanation:

Capacitance vessels are venous vessels capable of storing up to 70% of circulating blood.