Capillary

usgb/ˈkæpəleri/
noun

Small, thin blood vessel that connects veins with arteries.

Oxygen is delivered to the body cells through capillaries.
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Often appears as...

  • capillary action
  • capillary force

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Microscopic Scale

Capillaries are extremely small and not visible to the naked eye.

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Under the microscope, the network of capillaries can be observed.
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Oxygen Transport

Capillaries are crucial for oxygen delivery from arteries to the body's tissues.

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Capillaries ensure that each cell receives enough oxygen to function.
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Exchange Site

Capillaries are the site where substances are exchanged between blood and tissues.

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Nutrients pass through capillary walls to nourish the muscles.
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