Lymphatic vessels (a) serve as sites for immune surveillance, (b) filter lymph, (c) transport leaked plasma proteins and fluids to the cardiovascular system, (d) are represented by vessels that resemble arteries, capillaries, and veins.
To determine:
The function of lymphatic vessels are:
Serve as sites for immune surveillance
Filter lymph
Transport leaked plasma proteins and fluids to the cardiovascular system
Are represented by vessels that resemble arteries, capillaries, and veins.
Answer to Problem 1MC
Correct answer:
(c) Transport leaked plasma proteins and fluids to the cardiovascular system
Explanation for the correct answer:
Option (c) is given as the primary function of lymphatic vessels is transport leaked plasma proteins and fluids to the cardiovascular system. The lymphatic vessels are thin-walled structures that transport lymph, the fluid circulating in the lymphatic system. Majority of them carry B and T lymphocytes (white blood cells). The primary role of lymphatic vessels is to carry and pick up the fluid that leaks into the tissues from the bloodstream and return it back to the circulatory system.
Hence, it is a correct option.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation for the incorrect answers:
Option (a) is given as lymphatic vessels serve as sites for immune surveillance. CD lymphocytes are responsible for immune surveillance. The primary function of lymphatic vessels is transport leaked plasma proteins and fluids to the cardiovascular system. Hence, option (a) is the incorrect answer.
Option (b) is given as lymphatic vessels serve as filter lymph. Lymph vessels are responsible for filtering lymph. The primary function of lymphatic vessels is transport leaked plasma proteins and fluids to the cardiovascular system. Hence, option (b) is the incorrect answer.
Option (d) is given as lymphatic vessels are represented by vessels that resemble arteries, capillaries, and veins. The primary function of lymphatic vessels is transport leaked plasma proteins and fluids to the cardiovascular system. Hence, option (d) is the incorrect answer.
Therefore, it is concluded lymphatic vessels transport leaked plasma proteins and fluids to the cardiovascular system.
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