The Capillaries' Function Is Exchange of Gases,nutrients,and Wastes with the Tissues

question 114

True/False

The capillaries' function is exchange of gases,nutrients,and wastes with the tissues.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem down the vertebral column, facilitating neural connections between the brain and the body.

Vertebrae

The individual bones that make up the vertebral column, or spine, providing structural support and protection for the spinal cord.

Xiphoid Process

The xiphoid process is the small, cartilaginous projection at the lower end of the sternum, which becomes bony and ossified with age.

Manubrium

The upper portion of the sternum to which the clavicle and first ribs attach.