MATCHING
Indicate which type of the vessel performs the function listed by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the answer code below.
-Serve as low-resistance passageways from the heart to the tissues.

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Arteries are the vessels that transport blood away from the heart to the body tissues. They have a muscular layer that allows them to contract and dilate, regulating blood pressure and flow.

Answer: B)arterioles
 Arterioles are smaller branches of arteries that further regulate blood flow and distribution to specific tissues.

Answer: C)capillaries
 Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels that connect arterioles and venules, allowing for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and the tissues.

Answer: D)veins
 Veins are the vessels that transport blood from the tissues back to the heart. They have one-way valves that prevent blood from flowing backward, and they rely on skeletal muscle contractions to aid in blood flow.

Answer: E)lymphatics
 Lymphatics are vessels that transport lymph, a fluid that contains white blood cells and waste products, away from the tissues and toward the lymph nodes. They help to maintain fluid balance and immunity.

MATCHING Indicate Which Type of the Vessel Performs the Function Listed