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Which characteristics of capillaries cause restriction of blood flow?

high blood pressure

small diameters

thin walls

short lengths

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Which characteristics of capillaries cause restriction of blood flow?

- small diameters
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B. Small diameters is the characteristic of capillaries that causes restriction of blood flow.
Since it is a narrow passage, not a lot of blood can pass through it at the same time.
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