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Blood flow through an arteriole when it dilates.

a) decreases
b) remains unchanged
c) increases

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Answer:

The correct answer will be option C - increases.

Step-by-step explanation:

The dilation or vaso-dilation is the widening or increase in the diameter of the blood vessels- arteries, arteriole and veins.

The vasodilation is caused by the relaxation of the smooth muscle which results in the increased flow of the blood through these vessels due to a decrease in the vascular resistance.

Thus, option C - increases are the correct answer.

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