All correct about arterioles Except one. Play a major role in regulating local blood flow. Play a major role in regulating arterial blood pressure. Have a smaller wall lumen ratio than have arterioles. Offer more resistance to flow than capillaries.
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This is true as arterioles are small branches of arteries that distribute blood flow into the capillary beds, thus regulating local blood flow. Show more…
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