Match the change with the cardiovascular event described.
-If total cross-sectional area of blood vessels in an organ increases, what happens to velocity of blood through that organ?

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According to the continuity equation, the velocity of blood is inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area of the vessels. Thus, an increase in cross-sectional area will result in a decrease in velocity of blood through that organ.

Match the Change with the Cardiovascular Event Described