Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-The blood vessels that are the site of gas exchange.

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Capillaries are the blood vessels that are the site of gas exchange, as they allow for the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and surrounding tissues.

Answer: I
 The pulmonary veins are a specific group of veins that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart for distribution to the rest of the body.

Answer: F
 The aorta is the largest artery in the human body and is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Note: The other answer choices do not match the given definition.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct