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6. Lymphatic capillaries:

  • absorb tissue fluid and transport it toward the heart
  • are composed of smooth muscle and determine SVR (systemic vascular resistance)
  • transport protein-free interstitial fluid
  • are close to and parallel the distribution of arterioles

7. a lacteal is located within the:

  • thymus gland
  • intestinal villas
  • adenoid
  • tonsil

8. what is the term that refers to the removal of the palatine tonsils?

  • adenoidectomy
  • appendectomy
  • tonsillectomy
  • lymph node resection