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

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Capillaries are the simplest blood vessels. They are the smallest of the body's blood vessels. The major function of capillaries is the exchange of gases and nutrients between blood and tissues.

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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

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