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Vasoconstriction of an arteriole increases resistance and results in decreased flow through that particular arteriole.

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What increase blood flow through arterioles?

vasoconstriction


What vessels control the flow of blood through the capillaries?

Arterioles.


Which blood vessel offer most resistance to blood flow?

Arterioles generally have the highest resistance because they are so extremely small.


What are the functions of arterioles?

Arterioles are small blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the body tissues.


Does arteriols have valves and pulsate?

Arterioles do not have valves; valves are typically found in veins to prevent backflow of blood. Arterioles are small blood vessels that regulate blood flow and pressure by constricting or dilating. They do not pulsate like arteries, but the blood flow through them can still exhibit a steady rhythmic pressure due to the heart's pumping action. Instead of pulsating, arterioles maintain a continuous flow of blood.


Arterioles flow into what blood vessel?

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What carries blood away from the aorta to the arterioles?

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How do arterioles regulate blood flow into capillaries?

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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.


What vessel play a key role in regulating blood flow into capillaries?

arterioles


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

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How does changing the diameter of arterioles control blood pressure and flow?

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.