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2.8 Role of Arterioles in Vasoconstriction and Vasodilation
Arterioles: Arterioles are small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries. They have a diameter of about 0.2 mm and are surrounded by smooth muscle in their walls. They are the primary resistance vessels in the circulatory system. Vasoconstriction: Vasoconstriction is the narrowing
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2.8 Role of Arterioles in Vasoconstriction and Vasodilation
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Arterioles: Arterioles are small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries. They have a diameter of about 0.2 mm and are surrounded by smooth muscle in their walls. They are the primary resistance vessels in the circulatory system. Vasoconstriction: Vasoconstriction is the narrowing
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Arterioles: Arterioles are small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries. They have a diameter of about 0.2 mm and are surrounded by smooth muscle in their walls. They are the primary resistance vessels in the circulatory system. Vasoconstriction: Vasoconstriction is the narrowing
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- Arterioles: Arterioles are small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries. They have a diameter of about **0.2
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- Arterioles: Arterioles are small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries. They have a diameter of about **0.2
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Arterioles: Arterioles are small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries. They have a diameter of about **0.2
Arterioles: Arterioles are small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries. They have a diameter of about 0.2 mm and are surrounded by smooth muscle
- Definition
- Arterioles: Arterioles are small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries. They have a diameter of about 0.2 mm and are surrounded by smooth muscle
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