The plate au a t the hig h flow end of the vas cula r fun ction c urve is due to
A) Limited flow because of the reduced pressure gradient
B) High flow due to Increase d arterial pressure
C) Limit to flow caused by partial collapse or flutter of the veins
D) Failure of the muscle pumps to keep up
E) Low pressure caused by venodilation

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The plateau at the high flow end of the vascular function curve is due to a limit to flow caused by partial collapse or flutter of the veins, which occurs when the venous return is high and the veins cannot accommodate the increased flow.

The Plate Au a T the Hig H Flow End