Which of the following statements regarding the lymphatic system is FALSE?
A) Lymph fluid is similar to blood plasma.
B) The lymphatic vessels contract to move lymphatic fluid.
C) The lymphatic vessels have valves to control the direction of fluid flow.
D) The lymphatic system begins with highly permeable capillaries.
E) Fluid flows through lymph nodes on its way to the bloodstream.

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The lymphatic vessels do not have smooth muscle, so they cannot contract. Instead, lymphatic fluid is propelled through the vessels by the contraction of nearby skeletal muscles and by the pulsation of nearby arteries.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Lymphatic System Is