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What is the function of the lymphatic system related to the cardiovascular system?
What is the function of the lymphatic system related to the cardiovascular system?
- Producing red blood cells
- Regulating blood pressure
- Returning leaked plasma to the blood vessels after cleansing it of bacteria (correct)
- Metabolizing nutrients in the blood
Which type of defenses do the innate defenses provide?
Which type of defenses do the innate defenses provide?
- Regulate body temperature
- Hinder pathogen entry and prevent the spread of disease-causing microorganisms (correct)
- Transport oxygen in the body
- Produce antibodies
What is the source of lymph in the lymphatic system?
What is the source of lymph in the lymphatic system?
- Produced by the liver
- Secreted by the spleen
- Derived from the digestive system
- Returned leaked plasma from the blood vessels (correct)
What do the adaptive defenses of the lymphatic system protect against?
What do the adaptive defenses of the lymphatic system protect against?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?