What Is the Major Function of the Arterioles

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is the major function of the arterioles

• A)to regulate flow of blood through capillary beds
• B)to distribute cardiac output to large blood vessels
• C)to serve as a pressure reservoir
• D)to regulate heart rate

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Definitions:

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear that is primarily responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Amplitude

In physics, this term describes the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

Frequency

The number of wave peaks per second. In sound, frequency governs the perceived pitch of the sound.

Pitched

Used to describe a speech or proposal that has been presented to an audience with the intention of persuading them.