Apedia

Substances Capillaries Adapted Function Adaptations Narrow Fit Cells

Front How are capillaries adapted to their function? (3 adaptations)
Back Very narrow to fit between cells to exchange substances
Permeable walls so substances can diffuse in and out
One cell thick walls, increases rate of diffusion by decreasing distance

Tags: biology_paper_2

Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.

Next card: Role capillaries supply food oxygen waste diffusion

Previous card: Capillaries arteries branched what are

Up to card list: GCSE Combined Science Edexcel Biology Flashcards