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The approximate total cross sectional areas of various types of blood vessels are given below. It was estimated that the velocity of blood in the aorta is 30 cms-1. The time it will take for the blood to travel through a capillary of length 0.5 mm is_______ seconds. Give your answer rounded off to two decimal places.Vessel Type Approximate total cross sectional area (cm2) Aorta 4.5 Artery 20 Arteriole 400 Capillary 4500 Venule 40 Vein 15
The approximate total cross sectional areas of various types of blood vessels are given below. It was estimated that the velocity of blood in the aorta is 30 cms-1. The time it will take for the blood to travel through a capillary of length 0.5 mm is_______ seconds. Give your answer rounded off to two decimal places.
| Vessel Type | Approximate total cross sectional area (cm2) |
| Aorta | 4.5 |
| Artery | 20 |
| Arteriole | 400 |
| Capillary | 4500 |
| Venule | 40 |
| Vein | 15 |
Updated On: Nov 22, 2024
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Correct Answer: 1.6
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The correct answer is 1.60 to 1.70 (approx)
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