The characteristic of the arteriole that allows it to function as a resistance vessel is its
A)thin membrane.
B)porous membrane.
C)valves.
D)smooth muscle.

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The smooth muscle within the walls of arterioles allows them to constrict or dilate, which regulates blood flow and pressure within the circulatory system. This ability to constrict and regulate blood flow is what makes arterioles function as resistance vessels.

The Characteristic of the Arteriole That Allows It to Function