What type of blood vessel enables the exchange of nutrients and gas between the blood and cells of the body?

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BRIAN M.
Jul 24, 2016

Connection between the Arteriole and Venal blood flow takes place at the Capillary where the exchange of gases, nutrients and wastes takes place by diffusion.

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Connection between the Arteriole and Venal blood flow takes place at the Capillary where the exchange of gases, nutrients and wastes takes place by diffusion.

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Capillary walls are one cell thick and typically blood cells must line up single file through the capillaries providing the most efficient medium for exchange with the surrounding tissues.

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