Blood Is Moved Through the Vascular System by

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Multiple Choice

Blood is moved through the vascular system by

• A) valves in the wall of the blood vessels.
• B) peristalsis caused by smooth muscle in the blood vessel walls.
• C) pressure gradients created by the heart.
• D) osmotic pressure.
• E) viscosity of the blood.

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