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one cell thick
they connect arteries (from heart) to veins (to heart).
there are ALOT of them... every cell is within a few cells of one
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoCapillaries are tiny (extremely narrow) blood vessels, of approximately 5-20 micro-metres
(one micro-metre = 0.000001metre) diameter.
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What structure is microscopic blood vessels that are only one cell in thickness?
capillaries
Which structure is a tiny ball of capillaries?
glomerulus
What structure is known as the functional unit of the cardiovascular system?
Capillaries are referred to as the functional unit of the circulatory system.
What structure has the lowest blood pressure in the systemic circulation?
in the capillaries
What structure do RBCs move through single file?
capillaries
The larger lymphatic vessels are most similar in structure to?
capillaries
Structure of the pulmonary capillaries?
They have a thin basement membrane and an endothelial layer. The space between capillaries and gas in alveoli is very little.
What is the structure of microcirculation?
Microcirulation consists of terminal arterioles connected to capillaries. The capillaries are connected to post-capillary venules which are connected to the veins,
What is the structure of wall of capillaries?
very thin, often a cell thick
What body structure does not contain capillaries?
Cartilages and epithelial cells
Which structure contains the capillaries responsible for filtering blood into the nephron?
The glomerulous
When the renal artery branches it and sends a knot of capillaries into what structure?
The Bowman's Capsule
