Which of the following would increase blood flow through a capillary bed?

A) contraction of precapillary sphincters in the capillary bed
B) contraction of smooth muscle in the metarterioles bypassing the capillary bed
C) constriction of the arteriole leading into the capillary bed
D) decrease in blood pressure in the arteriole leading into the capillary bed
E) increase in venous pressure


Ans: B) contraction of smooth muscle in the metarterioles bypassing the capillary bed

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