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In humans, which blood vessels have maximum total cross-sectional area collectively?

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HTET 2025 Level 1 PRT Question Paper (5-Jul-2026)
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Capillaries

Capillaries, despite their individually tiny diameter, have the maximum total cross-sectional area of all blood vessels because there are millions of them branching throughout the body, which also causes blood flow to slow down there for efficient exchange.

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