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State the FOUR main Functions of lymphatic System.

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a. It represents an accessory route by which fluid can flow from the interstitial spaces into blood.
b. Lymphatics can carry protein and even large particulate matter away from the tissue spaces, neither of which can be removed by absorption directly into blood capillaries.
c. It plays important role in absorption and transportation of long chain fatty acids and vitamin K from intestines to blood.
d. It acts as defense mechanism by assisting in the control of infection and antibody formation.

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