Question

multiple choice question as arteries branch or subdivide, they give rise to smaller vessels called ________. capillaries arterioles venules metarterioles

Explanation:

Arteries branch into smaller vessels known as arterioles. Capillaries are the smallest blood - vessels where exchange of substances occurs. Venules are the vessels that capillaries drain into. Metarterioles are short vessels that link arterioles and capillaries. When arteries subdivide, they form arterioles.

Answer:

B. arterioles