Asked by TOM

Why is it desirable for blood to flow through the capillaries comparratively slowly.
Answered by PsyDAG
Isn't that where the individual cells get oxygen and get rid of their wastes?
Answered by Anonymous
The exhange of gases (such as CO2 and O2) occurs by diffusion, so there must be enough time for diffusion to occur efficiently.
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