The lowest velocity of blood flow occurs in the capillaries. TrueAs blood flows from the aorta through the other vessels, blood pressure increases. TrueBlood flow is at its highest velocity in the venae cavae.TrueBlood flows from an area of low pressure to an area of high pressure. FalseBlood flowing from one aorta into billions of capillaries decreases the velocity and pressure of the bloodflow. TrueBlood flow velocity is inversely related to cross-sectional area. True

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The lowest velocity of blood flow occurs in the capillaries. True
As blood flows from the aorta through the other vessels, blood pressure increases. True
Blood flow is at its highest velocity in the venae cavae.
True
Blood flows from an area of low pressure to an area of high pressure. False
Blood flowing from one aorta into billions of capillaries decreases the velocity and pressure of the blood
flow. True
Blood flow velocity is inversely related to cross-sectional area. True

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Blood vessels are tubular structures that distribute blood throughout the body to supply oxygen and other nutrients and to remove waste products.

The arterial system (arteries and arterioles), venous system (veins and venules), and capillaries are the major types of blood vessels.

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