Lymphatic capillaries

A.   cannot be discerned structurally from cardiovascular system capillaries.
B.   originate as closed-ended tubes associated with blood capillary networks.
C.   filter lymph.
D.   concentrate lymph prior to passing it to larger lymphatic vessels.
E.   include layers of smooth muscle for peristalsis.


B

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