Some of the fluid that is forced out of capillaries is returned to the blood by the
A) muscular arteries.
B) liver.
C) hepatic portal vein.
D) venules.
E) lymphatic system.

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The lymphatic system is responsible for returning the fluid that is forced out of capillaries back to the blood. This system collects excess fluid from the body tissues and returns it to the blood circulation, thus maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Some of the Fluid That Is Forced Out of Capillaries