The path of blood flow within the systemic vascular system is ________.
A) arterioles, arteries, capillary beds, venules, veins
B) arterioles, arteries, capillary beds, veins, venules
C) arterioles, arteries, venules, veins, capillary beds
D) arteries, arterioles, capillary beds, veins, venules
E) arteries, arterioles, capillary beds, venules, veins

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct path of blood flow within the systemic vascular system starts from the heart through arteries, then moves to smaller arterioles, flows through capillary beds where gas and nutrient exchange occur, then to venules, and finally returns to the heart through veins.

The Path of Blood Flow Within the Systemic Vascular System