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What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
- Carry oxygen throughout the body
- Carry lymph containing white blood cells that fight infections (correct)
- Facilitate the movement of red blood cells
- Transport fats from the liver to the intestines
How is lymph formed in the body?
How is lymph formed in the body?
- By lymphocytes and interstitial fluid collected from the tissues (correct)
- Through the combination of oxygen and nutrients in the blood
- By platelets and antibodies
- By red blood cells and interstitial fluid
What differentiates the lymphatic system from the circulatory system?
What differentiates the lymphatic system from the circulatory system?
- It relies on gravity for fluid movement
- It transports air instead of fluids
- It transports a fluid called lymph instead of blood (correct)
- It doesn't have any vessels carrying fluids
Where are lymph nodes commonly found in the body?
Where are lymph nodes commonly found in the body?
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What is the role of lymphocytes in the lymphatic system?
What is the role of lymphocytes in the lymphatic system?
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Why is it stated that the lymphatic system is not a closed system?
Why is it stated that the lymphatic system is not a closed system?
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