MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 A blood platelet is moving along through an artery that is partially blocked by deposits, though there is no accumulation or leakage of blood in the artery. Which of the following best describes the speed and pressure of the platelet as it moves from the narrow region (the region partially blocked by deposits) to the wider region?
    		 

    A

    		 An increase in pressure, and an increase in speed

    B

    		 An increase in pressure, and a decrease in speed

    C

    		 A decrease in pressure, and no change in speed

    D

    		 No change in pressure, and a decrease in speed



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