The lymphatic system differs from the cardiovascular system in that

A) the lymphatic system only carries fluid away from tissues.

B) the lymphatic vessels have their own "pump" to assist flow.

C) lymph capillaries do not contain any fluid.

D) lymph capillaries allow free movement of fluid in and out of the capillaries.

E) lymph circulates fluids and cardiovascular does not.

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Zoie Brown

17 November, 06:53

The lymphatic system differs from the cardiovascular system in that

A) the lymphatic system only carries fluid away from tissues.

B) the lymphatic vessels have their own "pump" to assist flow.

C) lymph capillaries do not contain any fluid.

D) lymph capillaries allow free movement of fluid in and out of the capillaries.

E) lymph circulates fluids and cardiovascular does not.

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Raquel Hicks · Answer 1

A) the lymphatic system only carries fluid away from tissues.

Explanation:

More differences between lymphatic system and circulatory system are:

• Circulatory system consists of a network of blood vessels through which blood is pumped by a "pump" called heart. In lymphatic system there is no such thing as a pump (only lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes)

• Lymph capillaries are closed on one side, so lymph does not circulate, but only drains to reach veins.

• Circulatory system has different role than lymphatic system: it tranports oxygen and other gases, nutrients and hormones, but also wastes that need to be excreted. On the other hand, lymphatic system has a role in immune system, fat and vitamin absorption and transportation.