Chemicals released by metabolically active cells will cause which of the following?

A) contraction of arteriolar smooth muscle to decrease blood flow
B) contraction of capillary smooth muscle to increase blood flow
C) contraction of arteriolar smooth muscle to increase blood flow
D) relaxation of capillary smooth muscle to decrease blood flow
E) relaxation of arteriolar smooth muscle to increase blood flow


Answer: E) relaxation of arteriolar smooth muscle to increase blood flow

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