capillaries Flashcards
1
Q
what are cells surrounded by
A
interstitial fluid or extracellular fluid or tissue fluid
2
Q
where do oxygen and nutrients have a high and low concentration
A
they have a low concentration in the interstitial fluid but high concentrations in the blood
3
Q
where do wastes products have a high and low concentration
A
they have a low concentration in the in the blood and a high concentration in the interstitial fluid
4
Q
what happens as blood moves through capillaries
A
blood slowly moves through the capillaries which increases the time over which diffusion takes place
