Each of the following factors promotes the function of the capillaries except
A)a blood pressure forcing fluid out of these vessels
B)a small total surface area
C)an osmotic pressure drawing fluid into these vessels
D)pores in the endothelial wall
E)thin walls

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A small total surface area would hinder the function of capillaries by limiting the amount of blood vessels available to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues. The other factors listed all promote the function of capillaries by allowing for the movement of fluid, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and surrounding tissues.

Each of the Following Factors Promotes the Function of the Capillaries