An ANASTAMOSIS is beneficial in the circulatory system because

Which lymphoid structure decreases in mass and function with age?

____________________________ are dilated and twisted veins in the rectum that are caused by leaky venous valves.

Lymphatic capillaries can be found in all of the following areas except:

Systolic pressure is 110mmHg. Diastolic pressure is 50mmHg.  What are the pulse pressure (PP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) for this patient?

Which one of the following is not true about arteries and veins?

Atrial natriuretic peptide:

Plasma proteins can diffuse between blood and interstitial fluid across the walls of ______________________ (specific vessel type).

_____________________________ are the lymphocytes that perform immunological surveillance by destroying any abnormal cells they encounter.

Lymph from the _____________ does not drain into the thoracic duct.