Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology & Modified with [May 02 2014] Marieb
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology & Modified with [May 02 2014] Marieb
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ISBN: 9780133964370
Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 16SAE
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The structure of lymphatic capillary and its comparison to the blood capillary.

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The lymphatic system is the body’s drainage system that picks up the lymph (excess interstitial fluid) and returns it to the blood. The lymph capillaries absorb the excess and leaked fluid and weave between the blood capillaries and the tissue cells.

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