Capillaries

a. Are where the ultimate purpose of the cardiovascular system occur
b. contain -25% of our blood at any given moment
c. have very thick walls and are surrounded by smooth muscle
d. are where blood flow is at its peak velocity


Answer: a. Are where the ultimate purpose of the cardiovascular system occur

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