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Chapter 5: Problem 20

Match the descriptions to the blood vessel in the key. Answers may be used more than once. Key: a. venules b. veins c. capillaries d. arteries e. arterioles Empty into capillaries

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Answer: e. Arterioles

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Description: Empty into capillaries

Based on our understanding of the roles of different blood vessels, the blood vessels that empty into capillaries are arterioles (e). They act as the connection between arteries and capillaries, helping in the exchange of nutrients and wastes. So the answer to the exercise is e. Arterioles.

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