Lymphatic Capillaries are ________

Question

Lymphatic capillaries are ________.
A) completely impermeable
B) more permeable than blood capillaries
C) less permeable than blood capillaries
D) as permeable as blood capillaries

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic capillaries are more permeable than blood capillaries. This is because their endothelial cells overlap loosely and have gaps between them, allowing larger molecules and cells to enter the lymphatic vessels.