Lymphatic Capillaries are Known for All of the Following Except

Question

Lymphatic capillaries are known for all of the following except
A) being the starting point of the lymphatic circulation.
B) being the smallest lymphatic vessels.
C) having larger diameters and looser walls than blood capillaries.
D) having shingle-like endothelial cells.
E) allowing nutrient and gas exchange.

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic capillaries do not allow nutrient and gas exchange. They are primarily responsible for collecting interstitial fluid and transporting it back into the bloodstream via larger lymphatic vessels.