The characteristics of arterial pulses are directly affected by all the following except:
a. the volume of blood ejected.
b. peripheral arterial resistance.
c. venous valvular competence.
d. blood viscosity.
C
Arterial pulses are not affected by venous valvular competence. Venous valvular competence contributes to the venous blood flow back to the heart.
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