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The blood pressure and blood vessels decreases with the distance the ball travels, starting from when it was pumped out of the hearts ventricle. Using this information, which statement correctly orders the blood pressure in the major types of blood vessels from least pressure to greatest?

A.) capillaries < veins < arteries

B.) veins < arteries < capillaries

C.) veins < capillaries < arteries

D.) arteries < veins < capillaries

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The answer should be A. Since the capillaries are the smallest type of blood vessel in your body, hey should have the least amount of pressure.
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Answer:

C.) veins < capillaries < arteries

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