Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9780321861580
Author: Marieb, Elaine N.
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 18, Problem 3RQ
Peripheral resistance (a) is inversely proportional to the length of the vascular bed, (b) increases in anemia, (c) decreases in polycythemia, (d) is inversely related to the diameter of the arterioles.
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