Which vessel has greatest ability to change diameter?

a. arteriole
b. systemic artery
c. capillary
d. aorta


Answer is a. arteriole

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

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Norepinephrine is a catecholamine.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is not a plasma protein?

a. angiotensinogen b. anti-Rh antibodies c. prothrombin d. fibrin e. plasminogen

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