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In a person at rest, the largest volume of blood is in______. a. arteries c. veins b. capillaries d. arterioles

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Chapter33: Circulation

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Problem 8SA: Contraction of _______ drives the flow of blood through the aorta and pulmonary arteries. a. atria...

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a. arteries c. veins
b. capillaries d. arterioles

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