The major functions of the lymphatic system are to return excess tissue fluid and leaked proteins to the blood, absorb fats and fat-soluble nutrients, and protect the body from foreign organisms.
Les fonctions principales du système lymphatique sont : retourner l'excès de liquide tissulaire au système sanguin, retourner les protéines qui ont fui au sang, absorber les graisses et les nutriments liposolubles, et protéger le corps contre les organismes étrangers.
| Front | What are the major functions of the lymphatic system? |
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| Back | return excess tissue fluid to blood vascular system, return leaked proteins to the blood, absorption of fats and fat soluble nutrients, protects bodies from foreign organisms |
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