The lymphatic system plays a role in maintaining fluid balance within the body by

A. adding lymph to GI tract secretions.
B. returning interstitial fluid to the plasma.
C. transporting lymph from tissues to the liver.
D. carrying excess fluid to the kidneys to be excreted.
E. actively absorbing fluid from the blood.


B

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