The number of afferent lymph vessels in a lymphatic system is:
Correct answer: D. Numerous
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. Numerous
Explanation
There are far more afferent vessels bringing in lymph than efferent vessels taking it out to allow for lymphocytes and macrophages to fulfill their immune support functions. The lymphatic vessels contain valves.A lymph node has many[numerous] afferent vessels entering, but a single efferent vessel leaving the node.
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