Which of the Following Factors Contributes to the Flow of Blood

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributes to the flow of blood in veins?

• A)the diameter of capillaries
• B)skeletal muscle contractions
• C)the number of red blood cells in venous blood
• D)blood pressure generated by the heart

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