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What is the function of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system?
What is the function of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system?
- To transport blood throughout the body (correct)
- To diffuse fluids and solutes into body cells
- To adjust the volume and rate of blood flow
- To generate pressure for blood flow
Which blood vessels have the largest diameter in the cardiovascular system?
Which blood vessels have the largest diameter in the cardiovascular system?
- Venules
- Capillaries
- Arteries (correct)
- Arterioles
Why must blood flow slowly in capillaries?
Why must blood flow slowly in capillaries?
- To adjust the volume and rate of blood flow
- To allow time for substances to diffuse into and out of the extracellular fluid (correct)
- To transport blood throughout the body
- To generate pressure for blood flow
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