Asked by Jeannine Daley on Sep 28, 2024
The capillaries are responsible for
A) delivering oxygen-deficient blood to the lungs.
B) repairing muscle tissue.
C) allowing the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
D) transmitting nerve signals to the brain.
Capillaries
Small, thin-walled blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, where oxygen, nutrients, and wastes are exchanged between the blood and tissues.
Oxygen-Deficient Blood
Blood that carries less oxygen than normal, often as a result of respiratory or circulatory problems.
Carbon Dioxide
A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.
- Gain insight into the vascular system and its importance in the circulation process throughout the body.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the vascular system and its importance in the circulation process throughout the body.