Which of the Following Characterizes Blood Flow Through Capillaries

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes blood flow through capillaries?

• A) enormous total cross-sectional area, but narrow so that blood cells pass slowly
• B) enormous total cross-sectional area, but wide so that blood cells pass quickly
• C) small total cross-sectional area, so blood flows slowly
• D) small total cross-sectional area, so blood flows rapidly

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Definitions:

Meissner Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings found in the skin that are responsible for sensitivity to light touch.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors in the skin and fascia that detect stretch and twists, contributing to the kinesthetic sense and control of finger position and movement.

Hair Follicle Receptors

Sensory nerve endings around the base of hair follicles that detect touch or movement on the skin's surface.

Tendon Tension

The force exerted by a tendon when it is stretched or pulled, contributing to the movement of bones and muscles.