Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
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The properties of blood vessels that help in the steady flow of blood in capillaries, despite the rhythmic pumping of the heart.

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The smallest blood vessels in a human body are the capillaries. They are considered as the vital vessels, due to the functions they perform in the functioning of the circulatory system. The capillaries supply the tissue fluid with necessary nutrients and in turn, take away the carbon dioxide and other nitrogenous wastes from the cells.

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