As a person's total length of the blood vessels increases, peripheral resistance _________, and the blood pressure _________ accordingly.

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As the total length of the blood vessels increases, peripheral resistance also increases because the blood has more surface area to contact, which creates more friction and resistance to flow. Consequently, as peripheral resistance increases, blood pressure also increases to overcome this resistance and maintain adequate blood flow.

As a Person's Total Length of the Blood Vessels Increases