All of the Following Are Functions of the Lymphatic System

question 25

Multiple Choice

All of the following are functions of the lymphatic system EXCEPT

• A)absorbing excess tissue fluids and returning them to the bloodstream.
• B)transporting gases,nutrients,and metabolic wastes to parts of the body which have exchange boundaries with the external environment.
• C)production,maintenance,and distribution of lymphocytes.
• D)defending the body against pathogens.

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