GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The structural difference between lymphatic capillary and blood capillary:
A
Lymph capillary is blind-ended
B
Lymph capillary is continous
C
Lymph capillary is thicker
D
Lymph capillary is green in color
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymphatic capillaries are similar to blood capillaries, but they are larger in diameter and have closed ends. Unlike blood capillaries, fluid can flow into lymph capillaries but can’t flow out through the cell walls. It can only move forward. Lymphatic capillaries belong to your lymphatic system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph vessels are thin walled tubes that, similar to blood vessels, carry white blood cells, fluids and waste. Unlike veins and arteries, however, lymph vessels do not carry red blood cells and their main function is to remove excess fluid from tissues.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is (c), Lymphatic capillaries are blind-ended. Lymphatic capillaries are typically more permeable than blood capillaries. Blood capillaries are bidirectional, which means blood capillaries bring blood to and from the tissues.

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