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ZOO 101 Mammalian Circulatory System Objective Question
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What is the structure of a capillary wall?
Options
A Thick with multiple layers of muscle.
B Composed of a single layer of cells.
Correct Answer
C Composed mainly of elastic fibres.
D It has valves to prevent backflow.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Capillaries are composed of a single layer of cells (endothelium).

Hint

This thinness allows for easy exchange of substances.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Mammalian Circulatory System
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 462 of 2214
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