LYMPHATIC
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
All of these are functions of the lymphatic system except what?
|
|
Transporting oxygen to various tissue around the body
|
|
|
Maintain fluid balance
|
|
|
Absorb and transport digested fats
|
|
|
Immune response for bacteria and infectious diseases
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -There are three primary functions of the lymphatic system: first is the maintenance of fluid balance, second is the facilitation of the absorption of dietary fats from the gastrointestinal tract to the bloodstream for metabolism or storage, and third is the enhancement and facilitation of the immune system.
Detailed explanation-2: -Inside the lymph nodes are white blood cells, also called lymphocytes. These white blood cells attack and break down bacteria, viruses, damaged cells or cancer cells. The lymph fluid carries the waste products and destroyed bacteria back into the bloodstream. The liver or kidneys then remove these from the blood.
There is 1 question to complete.