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In the Disease Elephantiasis, Lymph Vessels Become Blocked as a Result

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In the disease elephantiasis, lymph vessels become blocked as a result of infection with parasitic worms. Which of the following processes would be impacted by this disease?


A) the return of excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream
B) the diffusion of water and small molecules across the wall of the capillary
C) the flow of water back into the capillaries by osmosis
D) the generation of pressure to filter materials through the capillary walls
E) the exchange of oxygen and other materials between the blood and body cells

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