In veins the ______ than in capillaries. A blood pressure is higher and flow velocity is slower B "blood pressure is the same, but rate of flow is lower" C blood pressure is lower D total blood volume is lower

In veins the ______ than in capillaries. A blood pressure is higher and flow velocity is slower B "blood pressure is the same, but rate of flow is lower" C blood pressure is lower D total blood volume is lower

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter44: Internal Transport

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In veins the ______ than in capillaries.

	A	blood pressure is higher and flow velocity is slower
	B	"blood pressure is the same, but rate of flow is lower"
	C	blood pressure is lower
	D	total blood volume is lower

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