Which statement regarding lymph formation is TRUE?
A) Most blood plasma proteins pass freely into interstitial fluid and then into lymph.
B) Lymph refers to the fluid both inside lymphatic vessels and the fluid between tissue cells.
C) About three liters of excess filtered fluid drains into lymphatic vessels each day.
D) Fluid filters directly from blood capillaries to lymphatic capillaries.

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Lymph formation involves the collection of excess interstitial fluid, which is estimated to be about three liters daily, that drains into the lymphatic vessels. This process helps to maintain fluid balance in the body by returning excess fluid from tissues back into the bloodstream.

Which Statement Regarding Lymph Formation Is TRUE