Lymphatic vessels are structurally different from the arteries in that
A) lymphatic vessels generally possess more smooth muscle than arteries
B) blood flow through arteries is largely driven by ventricular contractions, whereas blood movement in lymphatic vessels depends on smooth muscle contractions
C) movement of lymphatic fluid depends on valves to prevent backflow
D) lymphatic vessels possess more elastic fibers than most arteries
E) endothelium lines arteries, but is absent in lymph vessels
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