Why Does Blood Flow from the Arterial Side of the Circulation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why does blood flow from the arterial side of the circulation to the venous side of the circulation?

• A)Capillary pressure is higher than the pressure within the large arteries and veins.
• B)The oncotic pressure in the venous side of the circulation is greater than the oncotic pressure on the venous side of the circulation.
• C)The pressure on the arterial side of the circulation is higher than the pressure on the venous side of the circulation.
• D)Blood volume is greater on the arterial side of the circulation than on the venous side of the circulation.

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