Lymphatic Capillaries

question 58

Multiple Choice

Lymphatic capillaries

• A)cannot be discerned structurally from cardiovascular system capillaries.
• B)originate as closed-ended tubes associated with blood capillary networks.
• C)filter lymph.
• D)concentrate lymph prior to passing it to larger lymphatic vessels.
• E)include layers of smooth muscle for peristalsis.

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