MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a(n)
A
Artery
B
arteriole
C
vein
D
capillary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The anatomy of collecting lymphatic vessels appears to be similar to that of comparable veins in that they both are low-pressure vessels vested with a muscle layer and intraluminal valves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Like veins, the lymphatic tributaries have thin walls and have valves to prevent backflow of blood. There is no pump in the lymphatic system like the heart in the cardiovascular system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Structure-Lymphatic vessels are identical in structure to veins. They both have valves that prevent backflow and contain three thin. layers. There is little smooth muscle surrounding lymphatic vessels just but relies mostly on skeletal muscle action for flow, similar to veins.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a. a vein. There are three layers that form the walls of veins, which is similar to the three-layered form of lymphatic vessels.

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