What is a Measure of the Change in Vascular Volume

Question

What is a measure of the change in vascular volume as pressure within the vessel is altered?
A) diffusibility
B) resistance
C) the pressure gradient
D) compliance
E) blood flow

Accepted Answer

Compliance is the measure of the change in vascular volume as pressure within the vessel is altered. It reflects how easily a vessel can expand and contract with changes in pressure.