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What is the diameter of capillaries compared to erythrocytes?
What is the diameter of capillaries compared to erythrocytes?
- Capillaries are larger than erythrocytes
- Capillaries are smaller than erythrocytes (correct)
- Capillaries have no relation to erythrocytes
- Capillaries are the same size as erythrocytes
What is the function of capillaries?
What is the function of capillaries?
- To regulate blood pressure
- To carry oxygenated blood back to the heart
- To allow fluids containing gases, metabolites, and waste products to move through their thin walls (correct)
- To form blood clots
How many miles of capillaries does the human body contain approximately?
How many miles of capillaries does the human body contain approximately?
- 50,000 miles (correct)
- 25,000 miles
- 10,000 miles
- 5,000 miles
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