Using Figure 18.1, match the following:





1) Sinusoid capillary.

2) Capillary found in endocrine organs that allows hormones to gain rapid entry into the blood.

3) Capillary with intercellular clefts found in the skin and muscles.

4) Capillary that may contain Kupffer cells in the lining.

5) Capillary found where active capillary absorption of filtrate occurs.


1) C
2) B
3) A
4) C
5) B

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