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Which of the following is/are the functions performed by the lymphatic system?


A

Fishes do not require energy to maintain body’s temperature.

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Fishes have efficient gills.

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Fishes do not have complex body structure like mammals.

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Fishes can store more energy than mammals.

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Solution

The correct options are
A

Fishes do not require energy to maintain body’s temperature.


B

Fishes have efficient gills.


The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. The primary function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body.
The three important functions performed by the lymphatic system are
(a) collect intercellular fluid through the medium of lymph vessels and returns it to blood circulation.
(b) In the villi of small intestine, the lymph absorbs lipids and conduct them to blood circulation.
(c) It provides protection against diseases.


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