Asked by Sierra Johnson on Jun 24, 2024
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The ____ have walls that are one cell thick.
A) arterioles
B) arteries
C) veins
D) venules
E) capillaries
Venules
Small blood vessels that drain blood from capillaries and transport it to larger veins.
Capillaries
The smallest blood vessels in the body, responsible for the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.
Arterioles
Small branches of arteries leading to capillaries, responsible for controlling blood flow and blood pressure by constricting or dilating.
- Elucidate the physiological process of circulatory movement through capillaries and the associated mechanisms.
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Luísa TagliaviniJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Capillaries have walls that are one cell thick, allowing for efficient exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other substances between blood and tissues.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the physiological process of circulatory movement through capillaries and the associated mechanisms.