MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lymphatic vessels join to form lymphatic capillaries.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymphatic system comprises of lymph capillaries which join to form lymph vessels. Exchange of nutrients, gases, etc., between the blood and the cells, always occur through this fluid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Of the given statements regarding lymphatic capillaries, the one that is false is that (d) Lymphatic capillaries do not have a basement membrane. In fact, these capillaries are formed of an endothelium layer that sits on a permeable basement membrane.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: (b.) Lymphatic vessels typically have very few valves is the TRUE statement. The lymphatic capillaries lack valves which are only found in large lymph vessels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The statement that is incorrect about lymph vessels is a) the right lymphatic duct returns lymph to the inferior vena cava. The right lymphatic duct drains into the right subclavian vein.

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