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ISBN: 9781259621277

Author: McKinley

Publisher: MCG

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Chapter 21, Problem 5DYKB

_____ 5. Which type of lymph vessel consists solely of an endothelium and has one-way flaps that allow interstitial fluid to enter but not exit?

a. lymphatic vessel
b. lymphatic capillary
c. lymphatic duct
d. lymphatic trunk

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