The primary functions of lymph include
A) returning proteins to the tissue fluid.
B) transporting foreign particles to the kidneys.
C) returning proteins to the bloodstream and transporting foreign particles to the lymph nodes.
D) carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Lymph has two primary functions - returning excess proteins back to the bloodstream and transporting foreign particles to the lymph nodes for filtering and removal. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer as it includes both functions. Choice A only mentions one of the functions, while choice B is incorrect as the kidneys are not involved in lymph transportation. Choice D is also incorrect as lymph does not carry oxygen and carbon dioxide.

The Primary Functions of Lymph Include