Which of these is NOT a mechanism that keeps lymph moving in lymph vessels?
A)constriction of the larger lymph vessels
B)the respiratory pump for vessels in the chest cavity
C)the skeletal muscle pump for vessels in the legs
D)the cardiac muscle pump for vessels in the chest cavity

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The cardiac muscle pump is not a mechanism that keeps lymph moving in lymph vessels. While the heart does help to facilitate lymph movement, it is not considered a "pump" for lymph specifically. The other choices (A, B, and C) are all recognized mechanisms for facilitating lymph flow in the lymphatic vessels.

Which of These Is NOT a Mechanism That Keeps Lymph