A capillary that connects metaeriole directly with a venule is called as:: (A) Windkessel vessel, (B) Resistance vessel, (C) Exchange vessel, (D) Thoroughfare vessel
Answer is D. 'Thoroughfare' means a channel or a road that connects two major roads. A.V. anastomosis is called as thoroughfare vessel. Windkessel vessels ~ aoa and large aeries Resistance vessels ~ aerioles Exchange vessels ~ capillaries