Which of the Following Properties Does Not Pertain to the Arterioles

question 33

Multiple Choice

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

• A) their radii cannot be changed.
• B) their walls contain a 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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