Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Lymph always flows away from the heart.
2. Lymphatic capillaries are permeable to proteins.
3. Digested fats are absorbed from the intestine by the lymph capillaries
4. Chyle is delivered to the blood via the lymphatic system.
5. About 3 liters of fluid are lost to the tissue spaces every 24 hours and are returned to the bloodstream as lymph.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. The sweat glands B. The heart C. The pupil D. The stomach E. The lungs
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What will be an ideal response?
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