Question

A malfunction of the lymph nodes would most likely interfere with the

• A. Release of carbon dioxide into the lymph.
• B. Filtering of glucose from the lymph.
• C. Release of oxygen into the lymph.
• D. Filtering of bacteria from the lymph.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Filtering of bacteria from the lymph.

The lymphatic system not only regulates fluid amounts in the blood but also helps to fight infection. The lymph nodes located throughout our bodies, produce white blood cells and filter harmful bacteria, which is why they tend to enlarge when we have an infection.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.