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Blood capillary consists of

1. endothelium only
2. endothelium and thin coat of connective tissue
3. endothelium and thin coat of muscle fibres
4. endothelium and thin coat of connective tissue plus muscle fibres

Correct answer: endothelium and thin coat of connective tissue

Solution

Blood capillaries have a very thin wall to allow rapid exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes. They are made of endothelium with a thin supporting layer of connective tissue, and they do not have muscle fibers.

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