The circulatory system transports many important substances such as oxygen and nutrients. Which of the following helps keep the blood flowing normally?

A) nutrients in the blood plasma
B) muscular walls of the arteries
C) oxygen content of the blood
D) hemoglobin in the blood


Ans: B) muscular walls of the arteries

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