arterioles Flashcards

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1
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where do they take blood from and to

A

they take blood from the artery to the capillaries

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2
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why do they have a thick muscular wall

A

control blood distribution by controling their diameter

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3
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how do they control blood distribution

A

controling the diameter

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4
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what changes to adjust blood flow to where blood is needed

A

the mechanism
for example during exerisze more blood is needed so more blood flow

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