The lymphatic system plays a role in maintaining fluid balance within the body by
A)adding lymph to GI tract secretions.
B)returning interstitial fluid to the plasma.
C)transporting lymph from tissues to the liver.
D)carrying excess fluid to the kidneys to be excreted.
E)actively absorbing fluid from the blood.

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The lymphatic system returns interstitial fluid (fluid that surrounds the body's cells) that has leaked out of blood vessels to the bloodstream. This helps to maintain fluid balance within the body.

The Lymphatic System Plays a Role in Maintaining Fluid Balance