Which of the following statements about human blood pressure is true?

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Blood pressure is highest in the arteries leaving the left ventricle and decreases as it moves through the systemic circulation. Blood pressure in the capillaries is lower than in the arteries, but still high enough to facilitate the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and tissues. Blood pressure continues to decrease as it moves through the venous system, and is lowest in the veins returning blood to the heart. Therefore, as blood enters the capillaries, blood pressure is higher than the pressure of blood leaving the capillaries.

Which of the Following Statements About Human Blood Pressure Is