Permitting the passage of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of ________.
A) veins
B) arteries
C) capillaries
D) arterioles

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Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body and their primary function is to permit the passage of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells. Veins and arteries are larger vessels that transport blood to and from the heart, while arterioles are a type of small artery that help regulate blood flow and pressure.

Permitting the Passage of Nutrients and Gases Between the Blood