Question

The lymph serves to

• A. Return the interstitial fluid to the blood
• B. Return the WBCs and RBCs to the lymph nodes
• C. Transport $C{O}_2$ to the lungs
• D. Transport $O_2$ to the brain

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Return the interstitial fluid to the blood

Lymph is in contact with the cells/tissues of the organs as interstitial fluid, this fluid is drained in the lymphatic vessels, that connects to the venous system. In this manner interstitial fluid is returned to the blood.

So, the correct answer is 'Return the interstitial fluid to the blood'