The lymphatic system plays a role in maintaining fluid balance within the body by
A. returning interstitial fluid to the blood.
B. carrying excess fluid to the kidneys to be excreted.
C. adding lymph to GI tract secretions.
D. transporting lymph from tissues to the liver.
E. actively absorbing fluid from the blood.
Answer: A
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