Which vessel is known as a resistance vessel?
A) arteriole
B) elastic
C) connective
D) muscular
E) venule
Answer: A) arteriole
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from internal organs?
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