The Velocity of Blood Flow Is ___________

question 28

Multiple Choice

The velocity of blood flow is ___________ .

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

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