Precapillary Sphincters

question 171

Multiple Choice

Precapillary sphincters

• A) serve as valves in veins.
• B) are found in the tunica media.
• C) carry blood under high pressure.
• D) control the blood flow into capillary beds.
• E) are voluntary structures.

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