The Larger Lymphatic Vessels Are Most Similar in Structure to

question 32

Multiple Choice

The larger lymphatic vessels are most similar in structure to

• A) arteries.
• B) veins.
• C) capillaries.
• D) intestinal villi.
• E) nephron.

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Definitions:

Starch

Coiled polysaccharide of glucose monomers. Principal form of stored sugars in plants.

Fatty Acid

Organic compound that consists of an acidic carboxyl group “head” and a long hydrocarbon “tail.” Can be saturated or unsaturated.

Hydrophilic

Describes a substance that dissolves easily in water.

Carboxyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group (-COOH), found in organic acids.