Arizona State Board Nail Technology Practice Exam

Which statement best describes a major homeostatic role of the lymphatic system?

It returns excess interstitial fluid and leaked plasma proteins to the bloodstream It pumps oxygenated blood from the lungs to the tissues It produces bile for fat digestion It directly regulates glomerular filtration rate

Correct Answer:

It returns excess interstitial fluid and leaked plasma proteins to the bloodstream

Explanation:

Lymphatic vessels collect excess interstitial fluid and escaped plasma proteins and return them to the venous circulation, helping maintain blood volume and tissue-fluid balance.

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