Why are systemic veins and venules also called "blood reservoirs?"
A) The branches of veins grow larger and larger as they near the heart
B) The total length of blood vessels in the body is about 60,000 miles
C) The normal amount of blood pumped is 4 to 6 liters in 1 minute
D) They house approximately 60% of the body's blood volume at rest
D
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