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What is the main responsibility of the lymphatic system?
What is the main responsibility of the lymphatic system?
- Producing red blood cells and white blood cells
- Maintaining fluid balance and transporting fatty acids (correct)
- Digesting food and absorbing nutrients
- Regulating body temperature and hormone levels
What is the function of lymph vessels in the lymphatic system?
What is the function of lymph vessels in the lymphatic system?
- Producing and storing red blood cells
- Digesting and absorbing nutrients from food
- Facilitating oxygen exchange in the lungs
- Transporting lymph from peripheral tissues to the cardiovascular system (correct)
What is the role of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?
What is the role of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?
- Defending the body against foreign substances and producing lymphocytes (correct)
- Filtering toxins from the bloodstream and regulating blood pressure
- Storing excess nutrients and releasing hormones
- Aiding in digestion and absorbing fatty acids
Where is the mass of lymphatic tissue found above and behind the cardiac portion of the stomach located?
Where is the mass of lymphatic tissue found above and behind the cardiac portion of the stomach located?
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Where are the lymphoepithelial tissues located in the body?
Where are the lymphoepithelial tissues located in the body?
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