Which of the following is NOT true about the lymphatic system?   the vessels of the lymphatic system form a closed loop   the lymphatic system absorbs excess fluids from the tissue fluid   the lymphatic vessels can be found within capillary beds   movement of fluids within is caused by skeletal muscle motion   lymphatic vessels have a structure similar to veins

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Which of the following is NOT true about the lymphatic system?

 
  1. the vessels of the lymphatic system form a closed loop

     
  2. the lymphatic system absorbs excess fluids from the tissue fluid

     
  3. the lymphatic vessels can be found within capillary beds

     
  4. movement of fluids within is caused by skeletal muscle motion

     
  5. lymphatic vessels have a structure similar to veins

     

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