How Do Lymphatic Vessels Differ from Those of Either the Arterial

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Multiple Choice

How do lymphatic vessels differ from those of either the arterial or the venous system?

• A) They do not run together with either the arteries or the veins.
• B) The internal valves of small to medium lymphatic vessels are spaced close enough to give the vessel the appearance of a string of beads.
• C) They have fewer valves than do the veins.
• D) They have thicker walls than veins, but less thick than those of the arteries.
• E) They have visibly delineated tunics.

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