Select the mechanism below that is not involved in the flow of lymph through the lymphatic vessels.
A)pressure changes in the thorax that occur during breathing
B)pumping action of the heart
C)milking action of skeletal muscles

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The pumping action of the heart primarily drives blood circulation through arteries and veins, not lymph flow through lymphatic vessels. Lymph flow is facilitated by pressure changes in the thorax during breathing, the milking action of skeletal muscles, and valves that prevent backflow, rather than direct pumping by the heart.

Select the Mechanism Below That Is Not Involved in the Flow