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TOTAL ame: Date: ke Home Test Chapters 13, 14 & 15 1. Which of the following sta

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TOTAL ame: Date: ke Home Test Chapters 13, 14 & 15 1. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the lymphatic system? A. The lymphatic system protects the body from disease. B. The lymphatic system returns excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream. C. The fluid inside lymphatic vessels is called lymph. D. The lymphatic system absorbs fats at the villi and transports them E. The lymphatic system consists of blood vessels and lymphoid organs. to the ble The larger lymphatic vessels are most similar in structure to A. arteries. B. cardiovascular veins. C. capillaries. D. intestinal villi. E. nephron 2. Fdema can be caused by

Explanation / Answer

(1) option E

The lymphatic system primarily consists of lymphatic vessels, but not blood vessels

(2)option B. Cardiovascular veins

Lymphatic vessels are similar to veins because they also have one-way valves that function like gates to ensure the lymph only flows in one direction