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Body Fluids and Circulation — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYBody Fluids and Circulation3 Marks
Question
Explain the functional significance of lymphatic system?
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Answer

Functional significance of lymphatic system:
  1. It collects interstitial fluid from tissues.
  2. It plays special role in immunity building and memory generation.
  3. It transports many important nutrients and hormones.
  4. Fat is only absorbed through the lymph from small intestine. Thus, lymphatic system plays an important role in absorption of fat.

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