Gas,nutrient,and waste exchange occur between the __________ and the tissues of the body.
A)arteries
B)veins
C)capillaries
D)capillaries and veins
E)capillaries and arteries

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Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body and are responsible for the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste between the circulation and the tissues of the body. Arteries and veins are larger blood vessels that transport blood to and from the capillaries. While some exchange may occur in larger vessels, the majority of it occurs in the capillaries.

Gas,nutrient,and Waste Exchange Occur Between the __________ and the Tissues