The Main Control of Peripheral Resistance Occurs in The

Question

The main control of peripheral resistance occurs in the
A) artery.
B) arteriole.
C) capillary.
D) venule.
E) vein.

Accepted Answer

Arterioles are the primary site of peripheral resistance control because they have a smaller diameter and greater resistance to blood flow than other vessels. The arterioles can dilate or constrict to increase or decrease blood flow through capillary beds, thereby regulating peripheral resistance.