Why Does Blood Move Slower in the Capillaries Compared to the Arterioles

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Multiple Choice

Why does blood move slower in the capillaries compared to the arterioles?

• A) Capillaries are much wider than arterioles.
• B) Blood pressure is much higher in capillaries than in arterioles.
• C) There are many more capillaries than arterioles.
• D) Precapillary sphincters close shunting blood into capillaries.
• E) Capillaries are present in muscles while arterioles are not.

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