Which one of the following parts of the circulation has the highest compliance?
A)Capillaries
B)Venules
C)Veins
D)Aorta
E)Arteries

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Veins have the highest compliance among the options listed. This means they can hold more blood volume for a given increase in blood pressure. Veins act as a reservoir, capable of expanding to store large volumes of blood with relatively small changes in pressure, which is a characteristic feature of high compliance.

Which One of the Following Parts of the Circulation Has