Describe how lymphatic capillaries are one-way only vessels
What will be an ideal response
The ends of the endothelial cells in the wall of the lymphatic capillary overlap. When pressure is higher in the interstitial fluid than in the lymph, the cells separate slightly allowing interstitial fluid into the vessel. When pressure is greater inside, the cells are tightly packed, not allowing the lymph to cross back into the interstitial fluid.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Epithelia and connective tissues combine to form ________ that cover and protect other structures and tissues in the body
A) fasciae B) aponeuroses C) organ capsules D) cutaneous layers E) tissue membranes
All of the following are true of fast pain sensations except that they
A) are carried by type A fibers. B) reach the CNS quickly. C) are interpreted by the pre-frontal cortex. D) receive conscious attention. E) often trigger somatic reflexes.
The word "anatomy" comes from
?A. Latin and means "to be born." ?B. Hebrew and means "shape." ?C. Greek and means "to cut apart." ?D. German and means "body." ?E. Italian and means "form."