The major function of the arterioles is to
A) regulate flow of blood through capillary beds.
B) distribute the cardiac output to tissues.
C) serve as a pressure reservoir.
D) convert the intermittent flow from the heart to a steady outflow.
E) both (a) and (b) above.
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Q1: The microcirculation is composed of:
A) arteries, arterioles,
Q2: Which is true of blood pressure:
A) its
Q3: Which of the following factors would produce
Q4: Which is not true of blood pressure:
A)
Q5: Blood flow is affected by
A) pressure differences.
B)
Q6: In an arteriole, if the blood vessel
Q7: Resistance
A) is a measure of the hindrance
Q8: Resistance increases when
A) radius decreases.
B) length decreases.
C)
Q9: A constant blood supply to this organ
Q11: Organs that recondition the blood
A) receive disproportionately
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