Which of the Following Comparisons Between Systemic Capillaries and Lymphatic

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following comparisons between systemic capillaries and lymphatic capillaries is TRUE?

• A)Net filtration occurs across systemic capillaries; net absorption occurs across lymphatic capillaries.
• B)Pressure is higher in lymphatic capillaries.
• C)Fluid enters systemic capillaries from systemic arterioles; fluid enters lymphatic capillaries from lymphatic veins.
• D)Walls of systemic capillaries are more permeable.
• E)Blood cells are found in both types of capillaries.

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Definitions:

Red Blood Cells

Cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Intestinal Lipase

An enzyme produced in the intestine that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol during digestion.

Fats

Nutrient-rich substances composed mainly of fatty acids and glycerol, important for energy storage, cell structure, and absorption of vitamins.

Secretes Acid

Refers to the process by which certain cells or glands in the body produce and release acid, such as the gastric glands in the stomach that secrete hydrochloric acid for digestion.