Question

The lymphatic capillaries function to absorb the excess protein-containing interstitial fluid and return it to the bloodstream. True or False

Answer 1

Answer:

True

Explanation:

The lymphatic capillaries have the role to drain extracellular fluid, more precisely the interstitial fluid that surrounds cells. Lymph capillaries process the interstitial fluid, collect  it together with the white blood cells and form a lymph. Formed lymph is then transported into a lymphatic vessel, which is connected to a lymph node. Lymph is at the end returned to the venous circulation.