capillaries Flashcards

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1
Q

what do the capillaries connect

A

arterioles and the venules

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2
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what adaptation is there in a capillary o allow nutrienst and oxygen to pass through

A

only 1 cell thick

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3
Q

also known as capillerisation

how would the capillarys increase

A

frequent exersise

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4
Q

what type of gas exchnage happens at the capillaries

A

diffusion

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5
Q

what is the size of the lumen

A

very small

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