When there is an immediate requirement for increased oxygen to a particular body tissue in the systemic circuit,

A) Arterioles will dilate in that area.
B) Capillaries will increase in number.
C) Capillaries will decrease in size.
D) Arterioles will constrict in that area.


Answer: A

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