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What is the major function of the lymphatic system?
What is the major function of the lymphatic system?
- To produce red blood cells
- To aid in digestion
- To regulate body temperature
- To destroy and remove invading microbes from the body (correct)
Which organs are part of the lymphatic system?
Which organs are part of the lymphatic system?
- Liver, stomach, pancreas, intestines
- Heart, lungs, kidneys, brain
- Lymph, lymph nodes and vessels, white blood cells, T- and B- cells (correct)
- Muscles, bones, skin, eyes
What happens if the lymphatic system is blocked or surgically removed?
What happens if the lymphatic system is blocked or surgically removed?
- Edema results (correct)
- Increased immunity
- Improved digestion
- Enhanced blood circulation
How much fluid of plasma escapes from the arterial end of capillaries into the tissues every day?
How much fluid of plasma escapes from the arterial end of capillaries into the tissues every day?
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What is the purpose of tissue drainage by the lymphatic system?
What is the purpose of tissue drainage by the lymphatic system?
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