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________ discovered that capillaries link arteries to veins
Options
A Malpighi
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B Virchow
C Hooke
D Schwann
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Marcello Malpighi, an Italian biologist and physician, was a pioneer of microscopy. He discovered the capillary network in the 1660s, providing the missing link in William Harvey's theory of blood circulation by showing how arteries and veins are connected.

Hint

This Italian scientist is considered the father of microscopic anatomy.

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1090 of 2556
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