The continual movement of fluid through the interstitial space functions to

A) flush hormones and wastes from the interstitial space.
B) accelerate the distribution of nutrients and hormones.
C) help carry toxins and bacteria to cells of the immune system.
D) assist the transport of insoluble substances that cannot enter the capillaries.
E) All of the answers are correct.


E) All of the answers are correct.

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