Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Fat-soluble vitamins and long-chain fatty acids are transported via the lymphatic system, and eventually drains into the subclavian vein.

2. The lymphatic system filters the blood and eliminates waste.

3. The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems pick up absorbed nutrients in the villi of the small intestine and transport them throughout the body.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE

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