Which of the following statements is NOT true of the
lymph vascular system? The lymph vascular system
a. transports lipids absorbed from the small
intestine to the bloodstream.
b. recovers and transports interstitial fluid back to
the bloodstream.
c. absorbs glucose from the small intestine and
transports it to the brain.
d. serves the body’s system of defenses against
bacteria and other infectious agents.
e. consists of capillaries and of vessels that are
similar to veins.
Answer: c
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