GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which cells line the lymphatic capillary walls?
A
adipose cells
B
epithelial cells
C
neurons
D
melanocytes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymphatic capillaries consist of: Endothelial cells, which line the capillary walls.

Detailed explanation-2: -The lymphatic network is lined by specialized endothelial cells known as LECs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The wall of the lymph capillary is composed of endothelium in which the simple squamous cells overlap to form a simple one-way valve. This arrangement permits fluid to enter the capillary but prevents lymph from leaving the vessel. The microscopic lymph capillaries merge to form lymphatic vessels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Endothelial cells form a single cell layer that lines all blood vessels and regulates exchanges between the bloodstream and the surrounding tissues.

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