Blood is moved through the vascular system by
A. pressure gradients created by the heart.
B. peristalsis caused by smooth muscle in the blood vessel walls.
C. valves in the wall of the blood vessels.
D. osmotic pressure.
E. viscosity of the blood.
Answer: A
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