[Campbell Biology P.982] Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteri... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic of lymphatic vessels or capillaries as depicted and described in the text?

  • A: Terminal lymphatic vessels have closed ends and are permeable to interstitial liquid.
  • B: Lymphatic vessels possess valves to prevent the forward flow of lymph towards the tissues.
  • C: The lymphatic system recovers fluid and proteins directly into large arteries at the base of the neck.
  • D: Lymph nodes are responsible for filtering blood and producing red blood cells.

Explanation

Figure 42.15 and its accompanying text state that 'The terminal lymphatic vessels have closed ends, but are permeable to interstitial liquid flowing in from surrounding tissue.' This directly matches option A.