Chapter 11, Problem 40SAE

Summary Introduction

To review:

The difference between the capillaries with fenestrations and intercellular clefts and the capillaries lacking these modifications.

Introduction:

Capillaries are the finest blood vessels found in the body. They are formed by tiny arterioles and venules. These capillaries provide access to individual cells. Some capillaries are fenestrated and also with intercellular clefts.