Which statement regarding the lymphatic system is true?

Q: What is the main function of the lymphatic system?

The lymphatic system is our bodys sewerage system. It maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels. The lymphatic system is important for the optimal functioning of our general and specific immune responses.

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The lymphatic system is our body’s ‘sewerage system’.
It maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels.
The lymphatic system is important for the optimal functioning of our general and specific immune responses.
The lymph nodes monitor the lymph flowing into them and produce cells and antibodies which protect our body from infection and disease.
The spleen and thymus are lymphatic organs that monitor the blood and detect and respond to pathogens and malignant cells.
The lymphatic system plays an important role in the absorption of fats from the intestine.
When the lymphatic system is not formed well or has been damaged by surgery, radiotherapy or tissue damage, a swelling of a part of the body may occur (most commonly the legs or arms). When this swelling lasts more than about three months it is called lymphoedema.
When it’s not functioning well the lymphatic system may have a role in obesity, Crohn’s disease and other disorders.

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A person with amyloidosis produces aggregates of insoluble protein that cannot be eliminated from the body.
When a person is anaemic, the red blood cells have to work harder to get oxygen around the body.
An aneurysm may have no symptoms until it is either very large or it ruptures.
Bleeding may be minor or it may be a life-threatening medical emergency.
The full blood count (FBC) test looks for abnormalities in the blood, such as unusually high or low numbers of blood cells.

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What is true about the lymphatic system?

The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections. Lymphatic (lim-FAT-ik) vessels, tissues, organs, and glands work together to drain a watery fluid called lymph from throughout the body.

What are the 4 main functions of the lymphatic system?

They include protecting your body from illness-causing invaders, maintaining body fluid levels, absorbing digestive tract fats and removing cellular waste.

What is the main function of the lymphatic system?

The lymphatic system is our body's 'sewerage system'. It maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels. The lymphatic system is important for the optimal functioning of our general and specific immune responses.

Which of the following is true about lymphatic vessel?

The correct answer is (a) They empty into lymphatic collecting vessels. The lymphatic capillaries drain the lymph into the lymphatic vessels. These lymphatic vessels finally join the lymph nodes. Lymph capillaries have more proteins than blood capillaries.