Considering the bulk flow that occurs at capillary beds, the lymphatic system is needed to
A. reabsorb excess fluid from the interstitial fluid.
B. filter additional fluid to the interstitial fluid.
C. connect arterioles to venules and provide a shunt from the true capillaries.
D. regulate colloid osmotic pressure so that filtration levels do not decline.
A
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