The lymphatic system does all of the following EXCEPT... Group of answer choices carry blood plasma to tissue drain excess fluid from space between cells transport digested fats to the cardiovascular system allow for the circulation of cellular defenses
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Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems work together? Select one: A. The lymphatic system delivers nutrients to the tissues. B. The lymphatic system delivers excess fluid from the tissue back to the blood. C. The lymphatic system plays a role in maintaining blood volume. D. The lymphatic system plays a role in maintaining blood volume.
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Functions of the lymphatic system include a. transporting products of fat digestion from the small intestine to the bloodstream. b. defending against disease-causing organisms. c. returning excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream. d. all of the above.
The lymphatic system differs from the cardiovascular system in that A) the lymphatic system only carries fluid away from tissues. B) the lymphatic vessels have their own "pump" to assist flow. C) lymph capillaries do not contain any fluid. D) lymph capillaries allow free movement of fluid in and out of the capillaries. E) lymph circulates fluids and cardiovascular does not.
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