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:

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Cross-Cutting Relations

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