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There isnt exactly specific arterioles because every conduction system of Arteries flow from Elastic arteries -> muscular arteries -> arterioles. Arterioles are the smallest of the arteries and produce the greatest vascular resistance of blood. The blood then passes onto capillaries for gas/waste/nutrient exchange.

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Contraction of the smooth muscle in arterioles would decrease blood pressure?

Contraction of smooth muscle in arterioles would lead to vasoconstriction, which would increase resistance to blood flow and subsequently increase blood pressure. Conversely, relaxation of smooth muscle in arterioles (vasodilation) would decrease resistance and lower blood pressure.


CAN YOU see arteries and arterioles without a microscope.?

Arteries and arterioles are not visible to the naked eye, as they are too small. They require a microscope or other imaging techniques to be seen.


What Site has the greatest resistance to blood flow?

The site with the greatest resistance to blood flow is the arterioles, which are small branches of arteries. Arterioles have a high resistance due to their small diameter and ability to regulate blood flow to tissues. This resistance plays a key role in maintaining blood pressure and distributing blood throughout the body.


How did you distinguish between arterioles and venules when you observed the vessels in the frog's foot?

Arterioles are smaller vessels that carry blood away from the heart, while venules are smaller vessels that carry blood back to the heart. By observing the direction of blood flow and the presence of valves (which venules have), one can distinguish between arterioles and venules in the frog's foot vasculature.


How do you distinguish between arterioles and venules?

Arterioles are small blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the capillaries, while venules are small blood vessels that collect deoxygenated blood from the capillaries and carry it back to the heart. Arterioles typically have thicker walls and are more muscular than venules to help regulate blood flow and pressure, while venules have thinner walls and lower pressure.