Physiology of Capillaries Quiz: Continuous Capillaries
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What is the main function of Ketone bodies mentioned in the text?

  • Support the brain's gyous
  • Act as a barrier to blood flow
  • Increase blood flow to the brain (correct)
  • Provide nutrients to the intestines

    • In the context of the text, what do 'gyous' refer to?

  • Intestinal barriers
  • Blood vessels
  • Brain structures (correct)
  • Digestive systems

    • What is the purpose of the intestinal barrier mentioned in the text?

  • Producing Ketone bodies
  • Preventing blood flow to the brain (correct)
  • Supporting the brain's function
  • Guiding nutrients to the intestines

    • How do Ketone bodies impact blood flow according to the text?

    <p>Increase it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body benefits from the 'gyous' support in the text?

    <p>Brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are continuous capillaries found?

    <p>Muscles, lungs, adipose tissue, and the central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of continuous capillaries?

    <p>Adjacent endothelial cells closely joined together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body part lacks intercellular channels in continuous capillaries?

    <p>Central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the blood-brain barrier in the CNS?

    <p>Lack of intercellular channels in continuous capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tissues does not have continuous capillaries?

    <p>Epithelial tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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