Which of the following factors has the greatest influence on blood flow to a skeletal muscle during exercise?

A. arterial pressure
B. the viscosity of the blood
C. diameter of the arterial blood vessels leading to the muscle
D. number of capillaries surrounding the muscle


Answer: C

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