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AS Biology Quick Question

Hey,

can ayone answer this quick question?

- What happens to the pulse pressure between the aorta and the capillaries?

It doesn't mention anything in my textbook and for once google isnt working :frown:

plus rep for anyone who helps :smile:
Reply 1
bump- i know its a tad early but im desperate
Reply 2
bump
Reply 3
The pulse pressure decreases between the aorta and the capillaries due the lumen of the veins being larger tha the artery.
Reply 4
yes it deceases because the cappilaries cannot withstand so much pressure as they are prone to burst?? correct me if im wrong please:smile:

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