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To predict: The organs those would be expected to have a large capillary network.
Concept introduction: Capillaries are the small blood vessels in the body. They help to circulate blood between the arterioles (small blood vessel from artery that leads to capillary for microcirculation of blood) and venules (small vessels that connect the capillaries and veins). They also help to pass the nutrients and
To determine: The criteria that are used to identify the organs with large capillary network.
Concept introduction: Capillaries are the small blood vessels in the body. They help to circulate blood between the arterioles (small blood vessel from artery that leads to capillary for microcirculation of blood) and venules (small vessels that connect the capillaries and veins). They also help to transport the nutrients and metabolic waste .
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