The contractile activity of smooth muscle cells within which type of blood vessel is primarily involved in the control of the organ blood flow and mean arterial pressure?

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Arterioles are the primary site of vascular resistance and play a key role in regulating blood flow to organs and maintaining mean arterial pressure through the contraction and relaxation of their smooth muscle cells.

The Contractile Activity of Smooth Muscle Cells Within Which Type