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What is the primary function of arterioles?
To regulate blood pressure through vasoconstriction and vasodilation
What is the media layer of arterioles composed of?
Closely packed, helically arranged smooth muscle cells
What is the relative thickness of arteriole walls compared to the lumen?
Thick
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