GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

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Tiny thin-walled microvessels located in the spaces between cells (except in the Central Nervous system and non-vascular tissues) which serve to drain and process extra-cellular fluid. *Lymph is being formed
A
lymphatic capillaries
B
lymphatic arteries
C
lymphatic veins
D
lymphatic nodes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph capillaries or lymphatic capillaries are tiny, thin-walled microvessels located in the spaces between cells (except in the central nervous system and non-vascular tissues) which serve to drain and process extracellular fluid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most of the lymphatic vessels have valves like those in veins to keep the lymph, which can clot, flowing in the one direction (toward the heart). Lymphatic vessels drain fluid called lymph from tissues throughout the body and return the fluid to the venous system through two collecting ducts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hydrostatic pressure is maintained by the arterioles, the smallest vessels on the arterial side of the vasculature. Arterioles respond to changes in pressure and/or flow via their myogenic response (Davis & Hill, 1999).

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