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The lymph serves to...

The lymph serves to

A

Transport `O_(2)` to the brain

B

Transport `CO_(2)` to the lungs

C

Return the interstitial fluid to the blood

D

Return the WBCs and the RBCs to the lymph nodes

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The correct Answer is:
C
The lymphatic system has multiple interrelated functions:
* It is responsible for the removal of interstitial fluid from tissues.
* It is used to supply nutrients to the body.
* It is used to remove the metabolic wastes from tissue cells.
* It is used to act against the pathogenic infections of microorganisms.
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