Lymphatic Vessels Recover About __________ of the Fluid Filtered by Capillaries

Question

Lymphatic vessels recover about __________ of the fluid filtered by capillaries.
A) 5%
B) 15%
C) 25%
D) 50%
E) 85%

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic vessels recover about 15% of the fluid filtered by capillaries, which is the portion not reabsorbed directly back into the bloodstream.