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Which features make capillaries great for

exchanging substances between the
blood & cells? (select all that apply)
the blood pressure is much lower & the flood
flows slower, allowing time for exchange
they are permeable & allow substances
in/out
they have a very large total cross sectional
area for the exchange
they are only one cell layer thick

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Answer:

All of the following features make capillaries great for exchanging substances between the blood and cells:

The blood pressure is much lower and the flow is slower, allowing time for exchange

They are permeable and allow substances to move in and out

They have a very large total cross-sectional area for exchange

They are only one cell layer thick, which facilitates rapid diffusion of substances across their walls.

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