The blood vessels with the greatest capacity to store blood are the
A) arteries.
B) arterioles.
C) capillaries.
D) veins.
E) venules.

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Veins have a greater capacity to store blood because they have a larger diameter and are more distensible (stretchable) than arteries or arterioles. Additionally, veins have one-way valves that ensure blood flows toward the heart, preventing backflow and increasing storage capacity.

The Blood Vessels with the Greatest Capacity to Store Blood