How Do Lymphatic Capillaries Differ Form Blood Capillaries

question 69

Multiple Choice

How do lymphatic capillaries differ form blood capillaries?

• A)Lymphatic capillaries do not have a basement membrane.
• B)Simple squamous epithelial cells of lymphatics overlap with loose attachments.
• C)Lymphatic capillaries are more permeable than blood capillaries.
• D)Lymphatic capillary epithelium act as one-way valves preventing movement of fluid back into interstitial spaces.
• E)All of the choices are ways lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries.

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