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What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
- To provide an accessory return route to the blood and immune defense (correct)
- To carry oxygenated blood to the heart
- To regulate body temperature
- To produce red blood cells
What is the composition of lymph?
What is the composition of lymph?
- Red blood cells and platelets
- Hormones and enzymes
- White blood cells only
- Clear fluid, waste products, cellular debris, bacteria, and proteins (correct)
Which organ has the highest concentration of lymphocytes?
Which organ has the highest concentration of lymphocytes?
- Spleen
- Thymus
- Tonsils
- Lymph nodes (correct)
How much blood is reabsorbed directly into the blood vessels out of the 20 litres processed per day?
How much blood is reabsorbed directly into the blood vessels out of the 20 litres processed per day?
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What does the term 'lympha' refer to in Latin?
What does the term 'lympha' refer to in Latin?
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