What is the functionof capillary?
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Only two layers of cells thick, the purpose of capillaries is to play the central role in the circulation, delivering oxygen in the blood to the tissues, and picking up carbon dioxide to be eliminated. They are also the place where nutrients are delivered to feed all of the cells of the body
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Capillary Structure and Function in the Body
By
Lynne Eldridge, MD
Medically reviewed by
Rony Kampalath, MD
Updated on January 26, 2020
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Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting the smallest arteries to the smallest veins. These vessels are often referred to as the "microcirculation."
Only two layers of cells thick, the purpose of capillaries is to play the central role in the circulation, delivering oxygen in the blood to the tissues, and picking up carbon dioxide to be eliminated. They are also the place where nutrients are delivered to feed all of the cells of the body.