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What determines the total surface area available for exchange between the blood and tissue in capillaries?
The extent of the capillary network
Which of the following tissues has a less extensive capillary network due to being less metabolically active?
Dense connective tissue
What is the relationship between the density of the capillary network and the metabolic activity of the tissue?
The higher the density of the capillary network, the higher the metabolic activity of the tissue
Test your knowledge of the functional aspects of capillaries with this quiz! Learn about the importance of vasomotion and capillary network density in regulating blood flow and exchange of substances between the blood and surrounding tissues. Use keywords like cardio physiology and capillary function to enhance the description.
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