All of the Following are True Statements About the Lymphatic

Question

All of the following are true statements about the lymphatic system EXCEPT that
A) the lymphatic system returns fluids to the bloodstream.
B) lymphatic vessels resemble veins because they have valves.
C) the lymphatic system helps defend the body against disease.
D) the lymphatic system transports carbohydrates from the small intestine to the blood.

Accepted Answer

The lymphatic system primarily transports fats, not carbohydrates, from the small intestine to the blood. Carbohydrates are absorbed directly into the bloodstream.