Gas exchange between the blood and tissues occurs:

A.  throughout the circulatory system.

B.  in the arteries, arterioles and capillaries.

C.  in the systemic arteries only.

D.  in the capillaries only.

D is correct. The capillaries are one cell thick and blood moves slowly to allow for efficient oxygen exchange.

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