The density of capillaries within a tissue varies directly with the tissue's
A) thickness.
B) fluid content.
C) type of matrix.
D) rate of metabolism.
E) surface area.

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The rate of metabolism of a tissue determines how much oxygen and nutrients it requires, and therefore how many capillaries are needed to supply those resources. So the density of capillaries within a tissue varies directly with the tissue's rate of metabolism.

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