Explain how the manifold design of arteries and arterioles/capillaries regulate velocity of blood flow, and how the manifold design helps to optimize bulk transport in the main arteries, and diffusion transport in the arterioles/capillaries.

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Explain how the manifold design of arteries and arterioles/capillaries regulate velocity of blood flow, and how the manifold design helps to optimize bulk transport in the main arteries, and diffusion transport in the arterioles/capillaries. 

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