Fundamentals Of Anatomy & Physiology, Books A La Carte Edition; Modified Mastering A&p With Pearson Etext -- Valuepack Access Card -- For Fundamentals Of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Chapter 21, Problem 10RQ
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Blood is a fluid connective tissue that flows through the vessels to reach every nook and corner of the body. The primary factors that impact the blood flow are the pressure of the blood and the resistance on the blood.
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