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Blood pressure is highest in the ___ and lowest in the ___.a. arteries; veinsb. arterioles; venulesc. veins; arteriesd. capillaries; arterioles
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It is highest in the arteries because the arteries are responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. The force of the blood being pumped out of the heart creates higher pressure in the arteries. On the other hand, blood Show more…
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