The Functions of the Lymph System Include All of the Following

question 4

Multiple Choice

The functions of the lymph system include all of the following except_________ .

• A)filtering the lymph fluid
• B)protecting the body from foreign substances
• C)removing worn out erythrocytes from the system
• D)returning tissue fluid to the systemic circulatory system

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Definitions:

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs in an organism that work together to defend against foreign substances and pathogens.

Harmful Substances

Substances that are dangerous to the environment or health of living organisms.

Circulatory System

The body system responsible for the transport of blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes, helping to maintain homeostasis within organisms, particularly in vertebrates.

Transmissible Disease

Diseases that can be spread from person to person or through animals, often caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites.