Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

19. The Blood Vessels

Introduction to Blood Vessels

Anatomy & Physiology

19. The Blood Vessels

Introduction to Blood Vessels

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Which type of blood vessel holds the greatest volume of blood in the human body?

Arteries

Arterioles

Capillaries

Veins

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Understand the function of each type of blood vessel: Arteries carry blood away from the heart under high pressure, arterioles are smaller branches of arteries that regulate blood flow to capillaries, capillaries are tiny vessels where gas and nutrient exchange occurs, and veins return blood to the heart and store a large volume of blood.

Recall that veins have thinner walls compared to arteries and are equipped with valves to prevent backflow, allowing them to expand and hold more blood.

Consider the concept of blood volume distribution: Veins are known as capacitance vessels because they can accommodate a large volume of blood due to their elasticity and larger lumen size.

Compare the structural differences between veins and other vessels: Veins have a larger diameter and lower pressure compared to arteries, which makes them ideal for holding the greatest volume of blood.

Conclude that veins hold the greatest volume of blood in the human body, as they act as reservoirs and contain approximately 60-70% of the total blood volume at any given time.