What is the most important determinant of resistance and blood flow through a vessel? O length of the vessel O blood viscosity O radius of the vessel
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Step 1: The resistance to blood flow in a vessel is described by Poiseuille's Law: $R = \frac{8\eta L}{\pi r^4}$ where: R = resistance $\eta$ = blood viscosity L = length of the vessel r = radius of the vessel Show more…
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