Capilleries Flashcards
1
Q
What do capillaries allow between blood and tissue fluid
A
Efficient gas exchange
2
Q
Capillaries are 1 cell think what does this allow
A
It reduces diffusion distance
3
Q
The large network of breached capillaries allows
A
A large surface area for diffusion
4
Q
Capillaries have a small diameter what does this reduce
A
The blood flow rate so there’s more time for diffusion
5
Q
The pores in the cell walls allow
A
Larger substances through the endothelial cell
