Which of the Following Properties Does Not Pertain to the Arterioles

question 166

Multiple Choice

Which of the following properties does not pertain to the arterioles?

• A)Their radii remain constant.
• B)Their walls contain a relatively thick layer of smooth muscle.
• C)They are responsible for the distribution of blood flow to the various organs.
• D)They are the major vessels that contribute to total peripheral resistance.
• E)They are richly innervated by sympathetic nerve fibers.

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