Distinguish among efferent vessels, afferent vessels, and exchange vessels

A) Efferent vessels exchange nutrients, dissolved gases, and wastes between the blood and interstitial fluid, afferent vessels carry blood away from the heart, and exchange vessels carry blood to the heart.
B) Efferent vessels exchange nutrients, dissolved gases, and wastes between the blood and interstitial fluid, afferent vessels carry blood to the heart, and exchange vessels carry blood away from the heart.
C) Efferent vessels carry blood to the heart, afferent vessels carry blood away from the heart, and exchange vessels exchange nutrients, dissolved gases, and wastes between the blood and interstitial fluid.
D) Efferent vessels carry blood away from the heart, afferent vessels carry blood to the heart, and exchange vessels exchange nutrients, dissolved gases, and wastes between the blood and interstitial fluid.
E) Efferent vessels carry blood to the heart, afferent vessels exchange nutrients, dissolved gases, and wastes between the blood and interstitial fluid, and exchange vessels carry blood away from the heart.


Answer: D

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