Which Statement About the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Is NOT

Which statement about the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems is NOT true?

A) The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems are typically sterile.
B) Veins carry blood away from the heart while arteries carry blood towards the heart.
C) Inflammation of lymphatic vessels is called lymphangitis, which presents as a red streak from an infection site toward the nearest lymph node.
D) Blood is exposed to immune cells as it passes through the spleen.
E) Phagocytes in spleen red pulp remove aging or damaged RBCs, bacteria, and other antigens from the blood.