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JCoco17 t1_j9hunr6 wrote

Reply to comment by elevenblade in when a limb gets amputated, how do they stop the flow of blood? by EnchantedCatto

Them what happens to them? Do they grow new capillary beds?

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elevenblade t1_j9il6wq wrote

Blood vessels have branches. If you seal off one branch the blood still flows to the tissues through other branches. It’s like turning off the kitchen tap in your house — water can still flow to the bathroom sink or shower.

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