The absorption of nutrients and exchange of respiratory gases between blood and tissues takes place in:

Veins

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Arteries

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Heart

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Capillaries

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Solution

The correct option is D Capillaries
Capillaries are the extremely thin blood vessels where exchange of substance and absorption of nutrients take place. Their thin walls facilitate the exchange.

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The absorption of nutrients and exchange of respiratory gases between blood and tissues takes place in –

(a) veins

(b) arteries

(d) capillaries

The exchange of gases and nutrients between blood and tissues is a major function of?

The exchange of gases and nutrients between blood and tissues is a majorfunction of capillaries.

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