alleryStart learning →Why are capillary walls thin?
AThey withstand the highest arterial pressure
BThey close to prevent blood returning
CThey generate the electrical heartbeat
DThey allow substances to cross a short distance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. They allow substances to cross a short distance
A thin capillary wall provides a short path for exchange between blood and surrounding tissues.
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