The functions of the lymph system include all of the following except_________ .
A)filtering the lymph fluid
B)protecting the body from foreign substances
C)removing worn out erythrocytes from the system
D)returning tissue fluid to the systemic circulatory system

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The lymphatic system is primarily involved in filtering lymph fluid, protecting the body from foreign substances, and returning tissue fluid to the systemic circulatory system. It does not remove worn-out erythrocytes; this function is performed by the spleen and liver within the circulatory system.

The Functions of the Lymph System Include All of the Following