Which of the following is NOT a function of the capillaries?
A. link the arteries to the veins
B. the actual site where nutrients, and gases exchanged
C. allow more blood to reach the surface when you are warm, and
less blood to reach the surface to save heat when you are cold
D. transport blood rich in oxygen around the body
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C is the correct option
Explanation:
Capillaries are very tiny blood vessels.
It helps to connect the arteries and veins to facilitate the exchange of certain elements between your blood and tissues.
That is why very active tissues, such as your muscles, liver, and kidneys, have an abundance of capillaries.
There are three primary types of capillaries—
- continuous,
- fenestrated, and
- discontinuous or sinusoidal
The functions of the capillaries are as follows-
- link the arteries to the veins.
- It is the actual site where nutrients and gases are exchanged.
- it transports blood rich in oxygen around the body.
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