The blood pressure and blood vessels decreases with the distance the ball travels, starting from when it was pumped out of the hearts ventricle. Using this information, which statement correctly orders the blood pressure in the major types of blood vessels from least pressure to greatest? A.) capillaries < veins < arteries B.) veins < arteries < capillaries C.) veins < capillaries < arteries D.) arteries < veins < capillaries
Biology · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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The correct order of blood pressure in the major types of blood vessels from least pressure to greatest is: B.) veins < arteries < capillaries
This sequence represents the typical progression of blood pressure from lower to higher values as blood travels through the circulatory system. Veins have lower blood pressure compared to arteries, and capillaries generally have the lowest blood pressure among these vessels. Arteries exhibit higher blood pressure due to their thicker and more muscular walls, which assist in maintaining pressure as blood is pumped away from the heart.