arterioles Flashcards
1
Q
where do they take blood from and to
A
they take blood from the artery to the capillaries
2
Q
why do they have a thick muscular wall
A
control blood distribution by controling their diameter
3
Q
how do they control blood distribution
A
controling the diameter
4
Q
what changes to adjust blood flow to where blood is needed
A
the mechanism
for example during exerisze more blood is needed so more blood flow
