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What are the components of the lymphatic system?
What are the components of the lymphatic system?
- Lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic trunks, and lymphatic organs
- Lymphatic vessels, lymphatic trunks, and lymphatic organs (correct)
- Lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, and lymphatic trunks
- Lymphatic capillaries, lymphatic vessels, and interposed lymph nodes
Which is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
Which is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
- To be part of the specific immune system
- To clear the interstitial spaces of tissue fluid and substances that cannot be reabsorbed in the venous capillary bed (correct)
- To return lymphocytes from the lymphatic organs to the blood
- To carry away food lipids (chylomicrons) absorbed in the bowel
Which organs are part of the secondary organs of the lymphatic system?
Which organs are part of the secondary organs of the lymphatic system?
- Spleen and lymph nodes
- Spleen and tonsils (correct)
- Thymus and bone marrow
- Tonsils and lymph nodes
What does the lymphatic system carry away from the bowel?
What does the lymphatic system carry away from the bowel?
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Which system drains the skin and subcutaneous tissue?
Which system drains the skin and subcutaneous tissue?
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