Which word means a "central opening in a blood vessel through which blood flows"?

A) vasculature
B) lumen
C) intima
D) Purkinje fiber


B
Explanation: A) The vasculature is a network of blood vessels for a particular organ.
B) Correct!
C) The intima is the inner lining of a blood vessel, not the opening.
D) This is part of the conduction system, not a blood vessel.

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