GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

HEAD NECK

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a function of the blood
A
Transportation of hormones
B
Transportation of oxygen
C
Transportation of lymph
D
Transportation of nutrients
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Removal of carbon dioxide is not a function of lymph, it is a function of blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The lymphatic system is involved in the removal of excess fluid from tissues, absorption of fats and defending the body against infection by pathogens. However, it plays no role in the distribution of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.

Detailed explanation-3: -Note: From all the options given, drain excess tissue fluid, transport lymphocyte and antibodies and transport absorbed fat are the functions of lymph since there is presence of WBCs in lymph but these do not function to transport RBCs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lymph drains excess tissue fluid from tissues and carries it back to blood vessels. Lymph vessels are also present in villi, which are used to absorb digested fat.

Detailed explanation-5: -managing the fluid levels in the body. reacting to bacteria. dealing with cancer cells. dealing with cell products that otherwise would result in disease or disorders. absorbing some of the fats in our diet from the intestine.

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