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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

20. The Lymphatic System

Introduction to the Lymphatic System

Anatomy & Physiology

20. The Lymphatic System

Introduction to the Lymphatic System

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Which of the following is not a major function of the lymphatic system?

Transporting dietary lipids

Facilitating immune responses

Producing red blood cells

Maintaining fluid balance

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Understand the primary functions of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is responsible for transporting dietary lipids, facilitating immune responses, and maintaining fluid balance.

Recognize that the lymphatic system is not involved in the production of red blood cells. This function is primarily carried out by the bone marrow, which is part of the hematopoietic system.

Identify the key components of the lymphatic system, such as lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and lymphoid organs, and their roles in the aforementioned functions.

Consider the physiological processes involved in each function of the lymphatic system, such as how lymph vessels transport lipids absorbed from the intestines to the bloodstream.

Conclude that the production of red blood cells is not a function of the lymphatic system, as it is not involved in hematopoiesis, which occurs in the bone marrow.