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Quiz: Structure and Function of Capillaries

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BN0)

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Building on what you've learned about diffusion and how water acts as a solvent, let's test your knowledge of the structure and function of capillaries!

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of capillaries?

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Which of the following are adaptations of capillaries for gas exchange? (Select all that apply)

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Capillaries are the sites of {{blank0}} and nutrient exchange, and they connect {{blank1}} to veins.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Fick's Law states that the rate of diffusion is proportional to the surface area multiplied by the concentration difference, divided by the distance. If the surface area is 5 mm², the concentration difference is 20 mol/dm³, and the distance is 2 mm, what is the rate of diffusion?

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Which substance is exchanged between capillaries and tissues during gas exchange?

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Which of the following factors influence the rate of diffusion in capillaries? (Select all that apply)

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Capillaries have a {{blank0}} network that provides a large {{blank1}} for exchange of substances.

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What is the diameter of a typical capillary?

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