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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
- Absorb lipids from the digestive system and transport them to the lymphatic capillaries
- Transport excess interstitial fluid away from the interstitial spaces and return it to the bloodstream (correct)
- Defend the body against pathogens and toxins
- Produce the immune response against foreign substances
What is the role of the lymphatic capillaries known as lacteals?
What is the role of the lymphatic capillaries known as lacteals?
- Defend the body against pathogens and toxins
- Produce antibodies for immune response
- Absorb lipids from the digestive system and transport them to the bloodstream (correct)
- Transport excess interstitial fluid to the lymph nodes
What is the function of the immune system?
What is the function of the immune system?
- Absorb nutrients from the digestive system
- Defend the body against toxins in the bloodstream
- Transport excess interstitial fluid away from interstitial spaces
- Protect the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response (correct)
How is the lymphatic system associated with the cardiovascular system?
How is the lymphatic system associated with the cardiovascular system?
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What does the thymus, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues collectively form?
What does the thymus, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues collectively form?
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