Biology

Question

Blood flows faster in a venule than in a capillary because venules

are more muscular

are closer to the heart

• have larger diameters

• have more one-way valves

Answer

Venules have larger diameters, are closer to the heart, and have more one-way valves, allowing blood to flow faster than in capillaries.

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Venules have larger diameters than capillaries, allowing for a greater volume of blood to flow through them. They are also closer to the heart...