For the following, match the term with the best description.A. A characteristic of aging arteriesB. Produced by turbulent blood flowC. Blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistanceD. As pressure in a vessel decreases, the force holding it open decreases, and the vessel tends to collapseE. A characteristic of the venous systemArteriosclerosis

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


Answer: A

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