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) milking action of skeletal muscles
C) pumping action of the heart

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The heart pumps blood through the circulatory system, not the lymphatic system. The flow of lymph is primarily driven by the milking action of skeletal muscles and pressure changes in the thorax during breathing, not by the heart.

Select the Mechanism Below That Is Not Involved in the Flow