Capillaries Flashcards by Ben McEwen-King | Brainscape

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What is the function of capillaries

A

Bring blood slowly into close contact with the muscle and organ cells for gaseous exchange

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How thick are capillaries

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Single cell thick

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What do capillaries do

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Allow gas, nutrients and waste exchange

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