It has been suggested that the lymphatic system evolved when animals became larger and the hydrostatic pressure in their circulatory systems rose. Explain how this suggestion is consistent with the function of the lymphatics-how does high blood pressure make lymphatic function essential? Also, what other advantages were gained by animals that developed lymphatic systems?
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