Flow of lymph through a lymph node is slowed due to ___________.
A) fewer efferent vessels draining it compared to many afferent vessels feeding it
B) the presence of lymphocytes and macrophages
C) mini-valves
D) the viscous nature of lymph

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The flow of lymph through a lymph node is slowed because there are fewer efferent vessels (which carry lymph away from the node) compared to the many afferent vessels (which bring lymph into the node). This allows more time for the lymph to be filtered by the lymphocytes and macrophages within the node.

Flow of Lymph Through a Lymph Node Is Slowed Due