Multiple Choice
Which of these properties does NOT refer to the arterioles
A) Their radii cannot be changed.
B) Their walls contain a thick layer of smooth muscle.
C) They are responsible for the distribution of blood flow to the various organs.
D) They are the major vessels that contribute to total peripheral resistance.
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