LYMPHATIC
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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The lymphatic system has NO PUMP (the circulatory system has the heart) it relies on the bodies ____ movement, gravity and pressure to help move the lymph around.
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Chemical
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Mechanical
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Similar to other organs, the heart relies on cardiac lymphatics to drain tissue fluid in order to maintain the steady-state interstitial fluid equilibrium. Myocardial contractions help to propel cardiac lymphatic flow.
Detailed explanation-2: -That’s because the lymphatic system does not have an organ like the heart to pump fluid around your body. Lymph fluid relies on movement and the contraction of your muscles to make it flow.
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