The beginning of a true capillary is surrounded by a precapillary sphincter. The opening and closing of precapillary sphincters is controlled by ________.

A. sympathetic nervous system

B. parasympathetic nervous system

C. local chemical conditions.

D. blood pressure in the metarteriole


C. local chemical conditions.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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