Lymph Movement Is Assisted by

question 60

Multiple Choice

Lymph movement is assisted by

• A)contraction of skeletal muscle.
• B)contraction of smooth muscle in lymph vessel.
• C)pressure changes in the thorax during respiration.
• D)compression of lymphatic vessels.
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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