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The blood vessels are made up of an internal layer of muscle fibers, which are capable of contraction and relaxation. The contraction of the muscles reduces the lumen size of the vessel, making the blood flow faster while relaxation allows more room for blood to flow, thus blood flow rate is reduced.

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What is the effect of increased vessel length on blood flow?

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Which blood vessel does blood flow with a pulse?

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What makes the blood flow inside the tubes or blood vessel?

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How does the blood flow when a vessel has been punctured?

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Does muscular arteries control the blood flow to different body areas?

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Which blood vessel will allow a forceful flow of the blood?

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Which blood vessel will allow a force flow of blood?

cappillaries