Which of the following is not true of lymphatic capillaries?

A. They are lined with endothelial cells joined with tight junctions.
B. They are closed at one end.
C. Gaps between endothelial cells permit lymphocytes to pass.
D. They are more permeable than blood capillaries.
E. There is no continuous basement membrane in the wall.


Answer: A

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