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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Capillaries are described in the slides as the site of:
Options
A Blood pressure regulation
B Fluid and gas exchange between blood and body cells
Correct Answer
C Red blood cell production
D Lymphocyte maturation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Capillaries are described as the site of fluid and gas exchange between the blood and body cells. Their thin walls allow oxygen and nutrients to diffuse out to tissues and carbon dioxide and wastes to diffuse into the blood.

Hint

These vessels are where the actual exchange of materials with tissues occurs.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1007 of 2214
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