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Which of the following is a major function of the lymphatic system?
Which of the following is a major function of the lymphatic system?
- To drain body fluids and return them to the bloodstream (correct)
- To remove waste products from the body
- To transport oxygen to the cells
- To regulate body temperature
What causes the accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space?
What causes the accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space?
- Blood pressure
- Immune cells
- Capillary filtration (correct)
- Lymphatic vessels
How much plasma is released into the interstitial space each day due to capillary filtration?
How much plasma is released into the interstitial space each day due to capillary filtration?
- 20 liters (correct)
- 15 liters
- 25 liters
- 10 liters
What happens to the reabsorbed filtrate in the interstitial space?
What happens to the reabsorbed filtrate in the interstitial space?
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What is the term used to describe interstitial fluid once it has entered the lymphatic system?
What is the term used to describe interstitial fluid once it has entered the lymphatic system?
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