The lymphatic system:
A) contains fluid with the same composition as blood.
B) eventually drains into the blood circulatory system.
C) carries chylomicrons to the intestines.
D) is where metabolism of nutrients takes place.
E) conveys the products of digestion toward the brain.

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The lymphatic system eventually drains into the blood circulatory system, but the fluid it contains has a different composition than blood. The lymphatic system is responsible for the transport of excess fluid from tissues, immune cells, and certain fats. It does not play a role in metabolism of nutrients or transport to the brain.

The Lymphatic System