Precapillary sphincters will

A. close when the tissue's needs have been met.
B. control blood flow into the true capillaries.
C. open when the tissue needs nutrients.
D. cause blood to flow directly from the metarteriole into the postcapillary venule.
E. All of the answers are correct.


Answer: E

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