17 Flashcards
1
Q
How do sinusoids compare to capillaries in terms of structure?
A
Sinusoids are wider and more irregular than capillaries.
2
Q
In which organs do sinusoids substitute for capillaries?
A
liver, spleen and red bone marrow
3
Q
What do the walls of sinusoids consist of?
A
The walls of sinusoids consist mainly of phagocytic cells.
4
Q
What system are sinusoids a part of and what is its function?
A
reticuloendothelial system, which is concerned chiefly with
phagocytosis and antibody formation.
