Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

Question

Question: Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?

Options:

1.  Defense against disease
2.  Absorbs fats from the digestive system
3.  Maintains acid-base balance of tissue fluid
4.  Takes up excess tissue fluid and returns it to the blood system

Answer 1

3. Maintains acid-base balance of tissue fluid

'Maintains acid-base balance of tissue fluid' is NOT a function of the lymphatic system.