Capillaries Flashcards by Ihsaan Abdullah | Brainscape

Q

Why do capillaries have thin walls

A

To allow the diffusion of oxygen in blood

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Q

Capillaries don’t need valves because…

A

The pressure from the blood means there is no backflow

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Q

What is the function of capillaries

A

Transport blood to the organs

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