What causes the flow of lymph to slow within lymph nodes?
A) There are more afferent vessels than efferent vessels.
B) Valves at the exit site regulate lymph flow, allowing only small amounts out at a time.
C) Afferent vessels contract, restricting lymph flow.
D) Afferent vessels are much larger in diameter than efferent vessels.
Answer: A
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