Blood Flows Through an Artery That Has a Narrowing of Its

question 24

Multiple Choice

Blood flows through an artery that has a narrowing of its diameter by 15% due to clogging. How does the speed of blood change in the area with the constricted cross-section?

• A)The speed increases by 1.38 times.
• B)The speed decreases by 1.38 times.
• C)The speed increases by 0.76 times.
• D)The speed decreases by 0.76 times.

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Quantity Demanded

The aggregate quantity of a product or service that buyers are prepared and capable of buying at a specific price.

Quantity Demanded

The sum of a good or service desired by consumers at a certain price within a set period.

Price Decrease

A reduction in the cost at which goods or services are sold in the market.

Demand

The capacity for purchasing goods or services that people demonstrate readiness and financial ability for, at diverse price levels, during a certain timeframe.