Which Statement Is NOT True of Capillaries

question 182

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of capillaries?

• A)They are made of simple squamous epithelium that is thin.
• B)Their function is to exchange materials between the blood and the tissue fluid (or cells).
• C)Gases are exchanged by the process of osmosis.
• D)They are found in networks in most tissues.

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Definitions:

Elastic Inelastic

Elastic demand refers to a significant change in quantity demanded when the price changes, while inelastic demand indicates little to no change in quantity demanded despite price changes.

Cross-Price Elasticity

A measure of how the quantity demanded of one good responds to a change in the price of another good, indicating whether the goods are substitutes or complements.

Quantity Demanded

The complete quantity of a product or service that purchasers are ready and financially able to buy at a specific price during a designated time frame.

Elastic Demand

A situation in which the quantity demanded of a product changes significantly in response to changes in its price.