The Characteristic of the Arteriole That Allows It to Function

question 21

Multiple Choice

The characteristic of the arteriole that allows it to function as a resistance vessel is its

• A)thin membrane.
• B)porous membrane.
• C)valves.
• D)smooth muscle.

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