Multiple Choice
What is the major function of the lymphatic system?
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20. The Lymphatic System
Introduction to the Lymphatic System
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Which fluid does lymph most closely resemble?
A
Blood plasma
B
Interstitial fluid
C
Synovial fluid
D
Cerebrospinal fluid
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Understand that lymph is a fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system.
Recognize that lymph originates from interstitial fluid, which is the fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues.
Consider the composition of lymph, which includes water, proteins, salts, and waste products, similar to interstitial fluid.
Compare lymph to blood plasma, synovial fluid, and cerebrospinal fluid, noting that lymph and interstitial fluid share a similar origin and composition.
Conclude that lymph most closely resembles interstitial fluid due to its origin and similar components.
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