Which of the following statements regarding lymph is false?
A) Lymph derived from interstitial fluid.
B) Lymphatic vessels have valves to direct fluid flow.
C) Lymphatic capillaries have larger diameters than blood capillaries.
D) Lacteals are prominent lymphatic vessels in the respiratory system.
E) Lymphatic capillaries have little or no basement membrane.
Answer: D
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