Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 44.6, Problem 2C
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To compare:  The blood pressure in arteries and in the veins.

Introduction: Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood against the wall of the blood vessels. There are various factors which change the blood pressure in different vessels.

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