What is peripheral resistance?



What is peripheral resistance?..

Answer / Rashmi Tiwari

Peripheral resistance refers to the resistance to blood flow offered by the small arteries, arterioles, and capillaries in various organs of the body. It plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure and is affected by factors like vessel diameter and blood viscosity.

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