Multiple Choice
Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the lymphatic system?
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20. The Lymphatic System
Introduction to the Lymphatic System
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Which of the following is a true statement regarding the lymphatic system?
A
The lymphatic system produces red blood cells.
B
The lymphatic system is responsible for transporting oxygen to tissues.
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The lymphatic system is a closed circulatory system.
D
The lymphatic system helps in the absorption of dietary fats.
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Understand the primary functions of the lymphatic system. It is part of the circulatory system and the immune system, primarily responsible for transporting lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells.
Recognize that the lymphatic system does not produce red blood cells. Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, which is part of the skeletal system.
Identify that the lymphatic system is not responsible for transporting oxygen to tissues. This function is carried out by the cardiovascular system, specifically through red blood cells in the blood.
Clarify that the lymphatic system is not a closed circulatory system. Unlike the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system is open-ended, allowing lymph to flow through lymphatic vessels and nodes.
Learn that one of the key roles of the lymphatic system is to help in the absorption of dietary fats. This occurs in the small intestine where lymphatic vessels called lacteals absorb fats and transport them to the bloodstream.
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