Which Blood Vessels Experience the Sharpest Decrease in Blood Pressure

Question

Which blood vessels experience the sharpest decrease in blood pressure?
A)systemic arterioles
B)systemic veins
C)systemic venules
D)systemic capillary beds

Accepted Answer

Systemic arterioles experience the sharpest decrease in blood pressure because they are the primary site of vascular resistance. The arterioles regulate blood flow through tissues by constricting or dilating, which significantly impacts blood pressure.