AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

HUMAN CIRCULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The smallest type of blood vessel is the ____ . (Vio)
A
nerve
B
capillary
C
vein
D
straw
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Capillaries: They are the smallest blood vessels found in the body of a human being. These are the smallest vessels, whose walls are one-cell thick.

Detailed explanation-2: -Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Venules are the smallest veins and receive blood from capillaries. They also play a role in the exchange of oxygen and nutrients for water products.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sinusoidal capillaries have small fenestrae that allow certain substances to pass through. This type of capillary is in your liver and spleen.

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