Select all that represent characteristics of the lymphatic system to test your understanding of its structure and major functions.
a. Provides a route to extract fluid from circulation in order to diffuse into extracellular spaces
b. Helps to regulate the inflammatory response by acting as a "drain-off" system Helps to regulate the inflammatory response by acting as a "drain-off" system
c. Moves like the blood in response to pumping by the heart
d. Lymph contains a number of immune cells and their products to defend against pathogens