Which of the following best explains why arterioles, rather than capillaries, are the site of greatest resistance in the vascular network?

Arterioles have a smaller lumen than capillaries, which increases resistance.

Capillaries are smaller than arterioles but have a greater total cross-sectional area, reducing resistance.

Blood pressure in arterioles is lower than capillaries, leading to greater resistance.

Arterioles contain more blood volume than capillaries, which slows blood flow.