Blood is prevented from flowing into the lymphatic vessels by:
A)flaps in the subclavian veins
B)flaps in the jugular veins
C)anastomoses from the subclavian to the jugular veins
D)anastomoses from the jugular to the subclavian veins

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Flaps in the subclavian veins prevent blood from flowing into the lymphatic vessels. This is important because blood and lymphatic vessels run parallel to each other and if blood were able to enter the lymphatic vessels, it could disrupt the lymphatic system's ability to filter and transport lymph.

Blood Is Prevented from Flowing into the Lymphatic Vessels By