Which Statement Is NOT True About the Lymphatic System

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the lymphatic system?

• A)It takes up excess tissue fluid at the site of capillaries.
• B)Lymph contains the same proteins as found in the blood.
• C)It helps defend the body against disease.
• D)It contains lymph that may have fat in it.
• E)Lymph is tissue fluid that has entered a lymph vessel.

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