Which of the Following Types of Blood Vessels Act as a Blood

Question

Which of the following types of blood vessels act as a blood reservoir?
A)arteries
B)veins
C)capillaries
D)venules
E)arterioles

Accepted Answer

Veins have a much larger capacity for blood than arteries and can act as a blood reservoir. When there is an increase in blood volume, the veins can expand to accommodate the extra blood. This can help maintain blood pressure and prevent blood from pooling in other areas of the body.