Blood Flow to a Tissue Will Increase If The

Question

Blood flow to a tissue will increase if the
A) level of oxygen at the tissue increases.
B) level of carbon dioxide at the tissue decreases.
C) veins constrict.
D) arterioles dilate.
E) arterioles constrict.

Accepted Answer

Arterioles are responsible for regulating blood flow to tissues. When they dilate, the blood flow increases as more blood is able to flow through the vessels.