The vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called
a. lymphatic vessels
b. Veins
c. Capillaries
d. Arteries
10. The smallest blood vessels are the
a. lymphatic vessels
b. Veins
c. Capillaries
d. Arteries
11. Which one of the following is true about blood flow and resistance?
a. As vessel diameter decreases, resistance increases, and blood flow decreases.
b. As vessel diameter decreases, resistance decreases, and blood flow decreases.
c. As vessel diameter decreases, resistance decreases, and blood flow increases.
12. A sphygmomanometer is used to measure
a. rate of blood flow
b. blood pressure
c. peripheral resistance