If the valves in the lymphatic vessels stopped working, how would this disrupt homeostasis in the body?
A. Tissue fluid would flow backwards, potentially causing edema, or tissue fluid build-up
B. It would have no effect, because muscle action would still keep fluid flowing
C. There are no valves in the lymphatic vessels
D. Tissue fluid would flow too quickly, causing a heart attack due to the increased fluid flow to the heart
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Why erythrocyte, platelets and protein plasma cannot be found in the interstitial fluid and lymph?
A. The size are too big
B. It can change the shape
C. It is too small
D. Red in colour
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