The Lymphatic System Plays a Role in Maintaining Fluid Balance

question 124

Multiple Choice

The lymphatic system plays a role in maintaining fluid balance within the body by

• A)adding lymph to GI tract secretions.
• B)returning interstitial fluid to the plasma.
• C)transporting lymph from tissues to the liver.
• D)carrying excess fluid to the kidneys to be excreted.
• E)actively absorbing fluid from the blood.

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Definitions:

Common Size Balance Sheet

A financial statement that displays all items as percentages of a common base figure, allowing for easy comparison across time periods or companies by standardizing the data.

Plant & Equipment

Refers to tangible assets owned by a business used in production or supply of goods and services, not intended for sale.

Total Assets

The sum of all assets owned by a company, including both current and noncurrent assets, representing the total resources available to the firm.

Trend Balance Sheet

A trend balance sheet is a financial statement that shows the progression of key financial data over a series of periods, illustrating trends.