Asked by Mansi Patel on May 01, 2024

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How do lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries?

A) Lymphatic capillaries do not have a basement membrane.
B) Simple squamous epithelial cells of lymphatics overlap with loose attachments.
C) Lymphatic capillaries are more permeable than blood capillaries.
D) Lymphatic capillary epithelium act as one-way valves preventing movement of fluid back into interstitial spaces.
E) All of the choices are correct.

Lymphatic Capillaries

Tiny, thin-walled vessels located in the spaces between cells throughout the body, involved in the absorption of fluid and its movement through the lymphatic system.

Basement Membrane

A thin, dense layer of extracellular matrix that separates epithelial or endothelial cells from the underlying connective tissue, providing support and anchorage.

Blood Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, responsible for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other substances between blood and tissues.

  • Comprehend the architecture and role of lymphatic vessels.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
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E
Explanation :
All of the choices accurately describe differences between lymphatic and blood capillaries. Lymphatic capillaries lack a basement membrane, have overlapping simple squamous epithelial cells that act like one-way valves, and are more permeable than blood capillaries, allowing them to absorb larger particles and excess fluid from the interstitial spaces.