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Chapter 49.4, Problem 3R
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The reason why arterioles are called resistance vessels and veins are called capacitance vessels, and the relation of these terms with their functions.
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Arterioles are narrowed arteries that have the ability to control the flow of blood to specific tissues. They can resist the blood flow according to need. Veins are blood vessels that deliver blood to the heart from different body tissues. These vessels can store a huge amount of blood by stretching their wall.
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