Which of the Following Is Not an Adaptation Capillaries Have

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an adaptation capillaries have evolved that makes them more efficient at exchanging materials between blood and the adjacent tissues?

• A) a small surface area-to-volume ratio
• B) very thin walls
• C) small diameter
• D) porous walls

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