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aksik [14]
3 years ago
10

What is the function of the mini-valves in lymph capillaries?

Biology
1 answer:
Naya [18.7K]3 years ago
7 0

 They increase the permeability of the lymph capillaries. Interstitial fluid enters the lymphatic vessels through the mini valves (which are overlaps of endothelial cells from multiple lymph capillaries). The valves also prevent the backflow of the lymph from the vessels back to the tissues.






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