The primary function of capillaries is to exchange substances between the blood and the body’s tissues. Through their thin walls, oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other materials pass from the bloodstream into cells, while carbon dioxide and waste products move from tissues into the blood for removal. This exchange supports the function and survival of nearly every cell in the body.
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