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Chapter 16 Quiz ewconnect.mheducation.com/flow/connect.html Saved Quiz Complete the sentences describing the functions of the lymphatic system. tissue fluid The lymphatic system has several diverse functions. Vessels called lymphatic found in most tissues, drain veins excess balance. thus helping with fluid fats carbohydrates Several lymphatic organs, including the thymus and lymph nodes, have roles in defending the body against pathogens. spleen plasma An additional role for the lymphatic system is the absorption of system. These molecules are too large to be absorped into the blood, and so are carried via the lymph to the venous system from the digestive liver capillaries

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Vessels are called lymphatic CAPILLARIES drain excess TISSUE FLUID.

Several lymphatic organs include thymus, SPLEEN and lymph node.

Additional role of lymph is absorption of FATS.  

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