The major function of the arterioles is to
a. regulate flow of blood through capillary beds.
b. distribute the cardiac output to tissues.
c. serve as a pressure reservoir.
d. convert the intermittent flow from the heart to a steady outflow.
e. both (a) and (b) above.
E
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