The total amount of friction between the blood and the vessel wall, which makes it more difficult for the blood to flow, is called

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Answer:

The answer is: Total peripheral resistance

Explanation:

The total peripheral resistance, also called the systemic vascular resistance, is the total resistance offered by the blood vessels to blood flow. Therefore, for blood to flow through the circulatory system, it must overcome the peripheral resistance.

The peripheral resistance neutralizes the blood flow and helps in controlling the blood pressure.