What Causes the Flow of Lymph to Slow Within Lymph

question 1

Multiple Choice

What causes the flow of lymph to slow within lymph nodes?

• A)Afferent vessels are much larger in diameter than efferent vessels.
• B)Afferent vessels contract, restricting lymph flow.
• C)Valves at the exit site regulate lymph flow, allowing only small amounts out at a time.
• D)There are more afferent vessels than efferent vessels.

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