Which vessel type is not correctly matched with one of its functions?

Arteries - conduct blood away from the heart.

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Arterioles - return blood from the tissues to the atria.

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Capillaries - site of exchange of substances between the blood and tissue fluid.

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Veins - serves as a blood reservoir.

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Solution

The correct option is B Arterioles - return blood from the tissues to the atria.
Arterioles are small arteries that lead to capillary beds. They regulate the flow of blood into different tissues.

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The absorption of nutrients and exchange of respiratory gases between blood and tissues takes place in –

(a) veins

(b) arteries

(d) capillaries

Veins and arteries carry blood. Which of these carry blood :
(a) away from the heart ?
(b) back to the heart ?

Exchange of blood takes place between blood tissues and capillaries.

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