Which Statement About the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Is NOT

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems is NOT True?

• A) The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems are typically sterile.
• B) Veins carry blood away from the heart while arteries carry blood towards the heart.
• C) Inflammation of lymphatic vessels is called lymphangitis, which presents as a red streak from an infection site toward the nearest lymph node.
• D) Blood is exposed to immune cells as it passes through the spleen.
• E) Phagocytes in spleen red pulp remove aging or damaged RBCs, bacteria, and other antigens from the blood.

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