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Increased diameter of the arterioles decreases rather increases blood pressure. The heart rate also lowers as the heart does not have to pump blood as hard to get it to flow through the wider the arterioles.

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In which part of the circulatory system does the greatest pressure drop occur?

The greatest pressure drop in the circulatory system occurs in the arterioles. Arterioles are small, muscular blood vessels that regulate blood flow and control blood pressure. As blood travels from the arteries to the capillaries, the arterioles cause a significant decrease in pressure to ensure proper exchange of nutrients and waste between the blood and tissues.


Why are the arterioles known as resistance vessels?

A. They distribute blood to various parts of the body. B. They contain a large quantity of elastic tissue. C. The contraction and relaxation of the smooth muscle in their walls can change their diameter. D. Their prime function is the exchange of nutrients and wastes between the blood and tissue cells.


Site where resistance to blood flow is the greatest?

The resistance to blood flow is greatest in arterioles, which are small blood vessels that regulate blood flow to tissues and organs. Arterioles have a high resistance due to their small diameter and ability to constrict or dilate to control blood flow distribution. This resistance plays a key role in regulating blood pressure and blood flow to different parts of the body.


Why are there more arterioles in mammals than main arteries?

Arterioles carry bloo, under lower pressure than arteries, from arteries to capillaries. They also control the flow of blood between the two. In mammals main arteries are located primarily in and around the heart, whereas arterioles connect these to the capillaries


Do arterioles have the ability to constrict and dialate?

The Arterioles, which are smaller branches of the Arteries need to expand and contract. Reason being, the Arterioles are what control / regulate our blood pressure. When blood enters the Arterioles from the Arteries, they either contract or expand, which alters the amount and resistance of blood flow through them. If they remain contracted for any reason, this will make the heart pump harder due to the resistance, which will result in Hypertension, or high blood pressure. The arterioles, which are made up of smooth muscle, also carry blood to your capillaries, where the exchange of gases (O2 & CO2) takes place. O2 = Oxygen which we breathe in CO2 = Carbon Dioxide which we exhale


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What vessels control the flow of blood through the capillaries?

Arterioles.


How do arterioles control the desired blood flow to a tissue?

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What factors control larger arterioles?

Larger arterioles are primarily controlled by local metabolic factors such as metabolite buildup (like adenosine and CO2) in tissues, myogenic mechanisms (response to changes in pressure and flow), and neural regulation (sympathetic nervous system activity). These factors help to regulate blood flow to match the metabolic demands of tissues.


How the muscles in an artery regulate blood flow?

There are no muscles in arteries. Arterioles have muscles which can close them, but which has no normal flow control. (Used is stress/shock conditions only) Capillaries have a muscle which can stop all flow through it - it responds to oxygen pressure and is the ultimate control of blood flow.


How do the muscles in an artery regulate blood flow?

There are no muscles in arteries. Arterioles have muscles which can close them, but which has no normal flow control. (Used is stress/shock conditions only) Capillaries have a muscle which can stop all flow through it - it responds to oxygen pressure and is the ultimate control of blood flow.