Suppose that the build-up of fatty tissue on the wall of an artery decreased the radius by 10%. By what percent would the arterial pressure difference produced by the heart have to be increased to maintain a constant blood flow?

A) 48%
B) 52%
C) 50%
D) 46%
E) 54%


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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