Which of the following statements about vertebrate circulation is true?
A) Most blood is contained in the arteries.
B) There is little drop in blood pressure in the capillaries.
C) Diastolic blood pressure is higher than systolic blood pressure.
D) Oxygen level is higher in veins than in arteries.
E) Capillaries contain 90 per cent of the vascular surface area.

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Capillaries, due to their extensive network and small diameter, provide a vast surface area for the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues, making them contain the majority of the vascular surface area in the body.

Which of the Following Statements About Vertebrate Circulation Is True