Which of the following has the greatest effect on blood flow to the tissues?

A) diffusion distance across vessel walls
B) venous valves
C) peripheral resistance
D) blood pH levels
E) collagen fiber content of tunica external


C) peripheral resistance

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Which class of movement can be considered a combination of the other two?

A) rhythmic B) voluntary C) reflex

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