Blood flow through the systemic circulation is "parallel". What is the physiological importance of such an arrangement?
A) it makes blood flow faster increasing the speed of delivery of essential nutrients and gases
B) it prevents organs from receiving used up blood that has passed through another organ already
C) it allows for central unified control of blood flow and blood pressure
D) it prevents back up of blood in systemic circulation in case of heart failure
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