How do lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries?
A) Lymphatic capillaries do not have a basement membrane.
B) Simple squamous epithelial cells of lymphatics overlap with loose attachments.
C) Lymphatic capillaries are more permeable than blood capillaries.
D) Lymphatic capillary epithelium act as one-way valves preventing movement of fluid back into interstitial spaces.
E) All of the choices are correct.

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All of the choices accurately describe differences between lymphatic and blood capillaries. Lymphatic capillaries lack a basement membrane, have overlapping simple squamous epithelial cells that act like one-way valves, and are more permeable than blood capillaries, allowing them to absorb larger particles and excess fluid from the interstitial spaces.

How Do Lymphatic Capillaries Differ from Blood Capillaries