Which of the following actions causes lymph to flow through the lymphatic vessels?
A) Gravity
B) The force of the heart's pumping
C) The contraction of the muscles in vessel walls
D) The squeezing action of the skeletal muscles
E) Filtration

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The squeezing action of the skeletal muscles helps to push lymph through the lymphatic vessels, as the lymphatic system does not have a central pump like the heart.

Which of the Following Actions Causes Lymph to Flow Through