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Mollykgkg

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Question 1

Which of the following is likely during vigorous exercise?
◦ Blood flow to the kidneys increases.
◦ Blood will be diverted to the digestive organs.
◦ Capillaries of the active muscles will be engorged with blood.
◦ The skin will be cold and clammy.

Question 2

Which of the choices below explains why the arterioles are known as resistance vessels?
◦ They distribute blood to various parts of the body.
◦ The contraction and relaxation of the smooth muscle in their walls can change their diameter.
◦ They contain a large quantity of elastic tissue.
◦ Their prime function is the exchange of nutrients and wastes between the blood and tissue cells.
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Marked as best answer by Mollykgkg on May 27, 2020

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Reply #1 on: May 27, 2020
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Mollykgkg

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Reply 2 on: May 27, 2020
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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