Which Structures Could Be Considered Blood Reservoirs

Question

Which structures could be considered blood reservoirs?
A) veins
B) arterioles
C) capillaries
D) arteries

Accepted Answer

Veins can be considered blood reservoirs because they have the ability to hold a large volume of blood. They contain approximately 70% of the body's total blood volume at any given time and can expand to store more blood when necessary.