Questions: Choose all that are features of lymphatic vessels.
They resist moderate to high pressure
Smooth muscle is present in the vessel wall
Valves are present
A tunica interna is present
They have thick walls
Transcript text: Choose all that are features of lymphatic vessels.
They resist moderate to high pressure
Smooth muscle is present in the vessel wall
Valves are present
A tunica interna is present
They have thick walls
Solution
The features of lymphatic vessels are:
Smooth muscle is present in the vessel wall
Valves are present
A tunica interna is present
Explanation for each option:
They resist moderate to high pressure: Incorrect. Lymphatic vessels are low-pressure vessels. They do not resist moderate to high pressure like arteries do.
Smooth muscle is present in the vessel wall: Correct. Lymphatic vessels have smooth muscle in their walls, which helps in the propulsion of lymph.
Valves are present: Correct. Lymphatic vessels contain valves that prevent the backflow of lymph, ensuring it moves in one direction towards the heart.
A tunica interna is present: Correct. Lymphatic vessels have a tunica interna (intima), which is the innermost layer of the vessel wall.
They have thick walls: Incorrect. Lymphatic vessels have relatively thin walls compared to arteries and veins.
Summary:
The features of lymphatic vessels include the presence of smooth muscle in the vessel wall, valves, and a tunica interna. They do not resist moderate to high pressure and do not have thick walls.