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Which of the following is the smallest blood vessel?

A

Arteries

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Nerves

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C

Capillaries

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Veins

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Solution

The correct option is C Capillaries
Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting the smallest arteries to the smallest veins. The capillaries deliver oxygen to the tissues, and pick up carbon dioxide to be eliminated from the body through exhalation.

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