The reason why the flow of blood through the capillaries is very slow is

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Biology - 2018 Subject: Biology

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The reason why the flow of blood through the capillaries is very slow is
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The rate, or velocity, of blood flow varies inversely with the total cross-sectional area of the blood vessels. As the total cross-sectional area of the vessels increases, the velocity of flow decreases. Blood flow is slowest in the capillaries, which allows time for exchange of gases and nutrients. Flow is slowest in the capillaries because of their larger cross-sectional area and narrow diameter.
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