The Vessels That Permit Exchange of Materials Between the Blood

question 96

Multiple Choice

The vessels that permit exchange of materials between the blood and the surrounding interstitial fluid are called

• A) capillaries.
• B) arterioles.
• C) arteries.
• D) venules.
• E) veins.

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Definitions:

Membrane Potential

The voltage difference across a cell's plasma membrane, crucial for the conduction of electrical impulses in nerve, muscle cells, and for cellular homeostasis.

Ion Concentrations

The measure of the amount of specific ions in a solution, crucial for processes such as nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Electrical Charge

A fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field, typically described as positive or negative.

Cholesterol

A waxy type of lipid that is essential for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and is involved in other biological functions, but high levels may lead to heart disease.