Asked by Sagrika Nehra on Apr 29, 2024

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Structurally, lymph vessels are most similar to ________.

A) veins
B) arteries
C) arterioles
D) capillaries
E) venules

Lymph Vessels

A network of vessels that carry lymph, a clear fluid containing white blood cells and waste products, throughout the body.

Veins

Blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart, contrasting with arteries, which carry blood away from the heart.

Arterioles

Small branches of arteries leading into capillaries, responsible for regulating blood flow to specific areas of the body by constricting or dilating.

  • Acquire knowledge on the configuration and purpose of lymphatic vessels.
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Kwabena FrimpongApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Lymph vessels are structurally most similar to veins because they both have thin walls and contain valves to prevent the backflow of fluid.