Why aren't capillaries made of thicker epithelium?

What will be an ideal response?


Thicker epithelium would decrease the diffusion of gases and nutrients between the blood and tissues.

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a. true b. false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) olecranon process B) coronoid process C) styloid process D) radial tuberosity E) capitulum

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Which of the following directly stems from the ascending aorta before it branches into the circumflex branch and anterior interventricular branch?

A. Left coronary artery B. Left coronary vein C. Great cardiac vein D. Right coronary vein E. Right coronary artery

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