The figure shows blood circulation in humans with labels $A$ to $D.$ Select the option that correctly identifies the label and the functions of the part.

  • A
    $A-$ Artery: Thick-walled,blood flows under high pressure.
  • B
    $B-$ Capillary: Thin-walled,single-cell layer thick,site of exchange.
  • C
    $C-$ Vein: Thin-walled,contains valves,blood flows at low pressure.
  • D
    $D-$ Pulmonary vein: Carries oxygenated blood to the heart,$PO_2 = 95 \, mm \, Hg$.

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Arteries carry $O_2$-rich blood except for the:

Match column $I$ with column $II$.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$a.$ Capillaries$(i)$ Valves
$b.$ Veins$(ii)$ Smooth muscles
$c.$ Aorta$(iii)$ Narrowest blood vessels
$d.$ Tunica media$(iv)$ Elastic artery

Select the alternative which shows the correct matching.

Assertion : When there is a fall in the blood pressure due to loss of blood volume,this is compensated by vasoconstriction of veins.
Reason : Veins hold the extra amount of blood which can be shifted to the arteries as required.

In a closed circulatory system, there is the presence of ........., but the absence of ..........

Valves are necessary in veins but not in arteries because

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