Through which vessel is the velocity of blood flow the slowest?

a. aorta
b. arterioles
c. capillaries
d. venules
e. veins


C

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A. Musculocutaneous B. Radial C. Ulnar D. Median E. Brachial

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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