BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS
LYMPH NODES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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collect excess fluid and brings it back to the heart
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defense against pathogens
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transports fats absorbed by the small intestine
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all of these are functions
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Detailed explanation-1: -Your lymphatic system, part of your immune system, has many functions. They include protecting your body from illness-causing invaders, maintaining body fluid levels, absorbing digestive tract fats and removing cellular waste.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Answer and Explanation: The answer is c and d. Fats are a type of lipid and the lymphatic system does not function in the absorption of these nutrients. That takes place in the digestive system.
Detailed explanation-4: -A. Lymph carries digested and absorbed fat from the intestine. B. Lymph drains excess fluid from extracellular space back into the blood. C. Lymph maintains the volume of the blood. D. All of the above.