Capillaries: The Tiny Vessels Vital to Blood Circulation
Capillaries are microscopic vessels connecting arteries and veins. Red blood cells pass through single-file. Despite their size, they are the primary site of oxygen and nutrient exchange between blood and tissues.
Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins return it. Capillaries bridge the two for essential exchange.
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