How does the structure of lymphatic capillaries differ from that of capillaries of the circulatory system?
What will be an ideal response?
Lymphatic capillaries must be able to allow larger particles to enter them than circulatory system capillaries, so lymphatic capillaries are open-ended and have a series of one-way valves between adjacent cells.
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How can an allele that confers no selective advantage spread through a population?
What will be an ideal response?
Dizziness is a perceived sensation that can occur when _____
A) the hair cells in the cochlea move more than their normal limits B) moving fluid in the semicircular canals encounters a stationary cupula C) rods and cones provide information that does not correspond with information received by cochlear hair cells D) the basilar membrane makes physical contact with the tectorial membrane
Which of the following diseases is typically mild?
A) Brazillian purpuric fever B) Bartonellosis C) Pediatric meningitis D) Cat scratch disease