Cardiovascular Physiology and Capillaries Quiz
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What is the function of the endothelial cells in capillaries?

  • To form a tube large enough for multiple red blood cells to pass through at once
  • To fold red blood cells as they pass through the vessel
  • To fill the capillary with collagen
  • To minimize the path for gases and nutrients to pass between the capillary and extravascular tissue cells (correct)
  • What is the relationship between adipocytes and capillaries?

  • Adipocytes and capillaries have no relationship
  • Capillaries are found within adipocytes (correct)
  • Adipocytes are found within capillaries
  • Adipocytes and capillaries are both types of blood cells
  • What happens to red blood cells as they pass through many capillaries?

  • They become smaller
  • They are folded on themselves to pass through the narrow lumen (correct)
  • They become larger
  • They are destroyed
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