MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is true of lymphatic vessels?
A
There are only two lymphatic vessels in the body.
B
They have thick, elastic walls.
C
They are located in organs and muscles that have capillary beds.
D
Lymph flows along with blood through the same blood vessels.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymphatic Vessels Lymph capillaries are found in all regions of the body except the bone marrow, central nervous system, and tissues, such as the epidermis, that lack blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymphatic vessels typically have very few valves is the TRUE statement. The lymphatic capillaries lack valves which are only found in large lymph vessels. The valves of lymphatic vessels are important semilunar structures of lymphatic vessels that control the back-flow of lymph fluid in the vessels.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is (a) They empty into lymphatic collecting vessels. The lymphatic capillaries drain the lymph into the lymphatic vessels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Where are the lymphatic capillaries located? Lymph capillaries are found between cells (in the interstitial space). These capillaries are in the tissues of every organ in your body, except for your: Avascular tissues, meaning body tissue without blood vessels.

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