What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

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What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
  1. To transport blood to the heart
  2. To exchange nutrients and waste
  3. To store blood
  4. To regulate blood pressure

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
  • Step 1: Understand that capillaries are tiny blood vessels in the body.
  • Step 2: Know that they connect arteries (which carry blood away from the heart) and veins (which carry blood back to the heart).
  • Step 3: Realize that capillaries are very thin, allowing substances to pass through easily.
  • Step 4: Learn that capillaries help deliver oxygen and nutrients from the blood to the body's cells.
  • Step 5: Understand that they also help remove waste products, like carbon dioxide, from the cells back into the blood.
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