Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following vessels transport interstitial fluid that leaks from the vascular system back into the blood?
Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Lymph capillariesa. are open-ended, like drinking straws.b. have continuous tight junctions, like the capillaries of the brain.c. contain endothelial cells separated by flaplike valves that can open wide.d. have special barriers that stop cancer cells from entering.
Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Which parts of the lymph node show increased activity when antibody production is high?a. b. c. d.
Open QuestionMark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.b. Lymph from the lower limbs drains into the right lymphatic duct.
Multiple ChoiceAfter sitting for hours on a long flight where movement is limited, people may experience some swelling in their legs and feet. Which of the following explains this phenomenon?
Open QuestionAnatomically, lymphatic vessels resemble (a) elastic arteries, (b) muscular arteries, (c) arterioles, (d) medium veins, (e) the venae cavae.