Blood flow through an arteriole when it dilates.

a) decreases

b) remains unchanged

c) increases

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Lillian Compton

7 December, 04:43

Blood flow through an arteriole when it dilates.

a) decreases

b) remains unchanged

c) increases

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Carleigh Hancock · Answer 1

The correct answer will be option C - increases.

Explanation:

The dilation or vaso-dilation is the widening or increase in the diameter of the blood vessels - arteries, arteriole and veins.

The vasodilation is caused by the relaxation of the smooth muscle which results in the increased flow of the blood through these vessels due to a decrease in the vascular resistance.

Thus, option C - increases are the correct answer.

Blood flow through an arteriole when it dilates.a) decreasesb) remains unchangedc) increases

Blood flow through an arteriole when it dilates.

a) decreases

b) remains unchanged

c) increases