The two factors that affect the flow rates of blood through the capillaries are:

A. capillary rate and resistance
B. pressure and resistance
C. pressure and feedback
D. thickness and viscosity


b
Rationale: Two factors—pressure and resistance—affect the flow rates of blood through the capillaries.

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