Task: Class Definition Understanding (ontology: Earth_Environment/EnvironmentOntology)

Which of the following definitions best describes 'vasculature'?

A. A network of blunt ended vessels lacking direct connection to the blood vascular system. These vessels collect and drain fluids and macromolecules from interstitial spaces throughout the animal. They derive from a subpopulation of endothelial cells and have walls that are much thinner than the blood carrying vessels. Lymphatic vessels are usually classified as either superficial or deep.
B. Vasculature that is part of a head [Automatically generated definition].
C. Sum total of mesenchyme in the embryo.
D. An interconnected tubular multi-tissue structure contains fluid that is actively transported around the organism[ZFA]. Examples: the concept of lung, the concept of face.

Answer: An interconnected tubular multi-tissue structure contains fluid that is actively transported around the organism[ZFA]. Examples: the concept of lung, the concept of face.