Quiz: Structure and Function of Capillaries
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BN0)
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Welcome! You've already learned about why animals need a circulatory system, the role of diffusion in transport, and water's role as a solvent. Now let's build on that by testing your understanding of capillaries' structure and function!
Which feature of capillaries allows for efficient exchange of substances with tissues?
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Which of the following adaptations of capillaries facilitate their function? (Select all that apply)
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Capillaries connect {{blank0}} to {{blank1}}, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
What is the primary function of fenestrations in some specialised capillaries?
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Which of the following conditions would impair the function of capillaries? (Select all that apply)
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The {{blank0}} pressure drives fluid out of capillaries, while the {{blank1}} pressure draws fluid back in.
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