The Velocity of Blood Flow Is ________

question 13

Multiple Choice

The velocity of blood flow is ________.

• A) slower in the veins than in the capillaries because veins have a large diameter
• B) slowest in the capillaries because the total cross-sectional area is the greatest
• C) in direct proportion to the total cross-sectional area of the blood vessels
• D) slower in the arteries than in capillaries because arteries possess a relatively large diameter

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