Lymph capillaries differ from standard capillaries due to their lack of basement membranes, higher permeability, one-way valves, and beaded appearance.
Lymph capillaries differ from normal capillaries by lacking basement membranes, having increased permeability, possessing one-way valves, and exhibiting a beaded appearance.
| Front | Difference of Lymph capillaries from normal ones |
|---|---|
| Back | No basement membranes More permeable Allow fluid to enter, but prevent it from leaving (due to one-way valves) Beaded appearance |
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