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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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What type of capillary is the most common?
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Step 1 Introduction on Capillaries:

A capillary is a microscopic tube like structure or channel that delivers blood to the tissues via perfusion process. Exchange of gases and other substances takes place in the capillaries between the blood and the surrounding cells and their tissue fluid. The (size) diameter of a capillary ranges from 5–10 micrometers. The mechanism of flow through the capillaries is known as microcirculation. Structurally the wall of a capillary comprises of the endothelial layer encased by a basement membrane with smooth muscle fibers.