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Permitting the exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of ________.
Medium Veins
Veins that are larger than venules but smaller than the large veins, carrying blood back towards the heart and often accompanying medium arteries.
Large Veins
Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart, characterized by their large diameter compared to other venous structures.
Atherosclerosis
A condition characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the buildup of plaque, which can restrict blood flow.
Tunica Intima
The innermost layer of a blood vessel, which lines the lumen of vessels and is composed of a thin layer of endothelial cells.
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