Considering the factors affecting blood flow, choose the correct relationship.

A) Under normal circumstances, blood flow equals cardiac output.
B) When pressure rises, blood flow decreases.
C) When resistance increases, blood flow increases.
D) Resistance and blood flow are directly related.
E) Vessel length and blood flow are directly related.


A) Under normal circumstances, blood flow equals cardiac output.

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