Biochemistry
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All of the following are true of the lymphatic system, EXCEPT:
which option below is the answer?
None of the other four answers (all are true of the lymphatic system)
It brings microbial antigens into contact with immunologically active cells (lymphocytes and macrophages)
Lymphatic capillaries lie in close physical proximity to arterial and venous capillaries
Lymph nodes are located at lymphatic vessel junctions
Its only important function is to carry interstitial fluid back to the circulatory system
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