Blood Flow in Capillaries Is

question 55

Multiple Choice

Blood flow in capillaries is:

• A)Slower because there are more capillaries and they represent more flow volume
• B)Faster because they are smaller and blood must speed up to get through
• C)The same speed as in arteries and veins since they are input and output points
• D)Highly variable due to different tissues which surround them
• E)The same speed as in arteries and veins since they have similar dimensions

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