Differences in blood flow to an organ are related to the resistance to flow offered by the arterioles that supply that organ.

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The arterioles are the main site of vascular resistance, so differences in their resistance affect blood flow to a given organ. In other words, organs with higher arteriolar resistance will receive less blood flow than organs with lower arteriolar resistance.

Differences in Blood Flow to an Organ Are Related to the Resistance