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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
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Lymph is ___________ that has entered lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic system returns excess fluid that has leaked out of blood ___________ to the circulatory system. Another function of the lymphatic system is to transport ___________ from the small intestine. Lymphatic vessels have ___________ that keep lymph flowing in the proper direction. The lymphatic organ that filters blood is the ___________.

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