Fluid that collects in tissues is returned to the bloodstream by the
A)excretory system.
B)digestive system.
C)lymphatic system.
D)vascular system.
E)endocrine system.

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The lymphatic system is responsible for collecting and returning excess fluid from tissues to the bloodstream. This excess fluid is called lymph and is returned to the bloodstream through lymphatic vessels and eventually emptied into veins near the heart. The excretory system is responsible for eliminating waste products from the body, the digestive system is responsible for breaking down food for absorption, the vascular system transports blood and nutrients throughout the body, and the endocrine system secretes hormones.

Fluid That Collects in Tissues Is Returned to the Bloodstream