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Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

What is the main reason capillary walls are only one cell thick?

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Blood vessels

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What is the main reason capillary walls are only one cell thick?.

  1. A.To provide strength to the vessel
  2. B.To allow rapid diffusion of substances
  3. C.To prevent blood clotting
  4. D.To regulate blood pressure

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Diagram of a Capillary

The diagram shows a capillary with a very thin wall made of a single layer of cells and a narrow lumen.

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    Explain how the structure of capillaries is suited to their specific functions.

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