Which of the activities listed below are functions of the Lymphatic System? 1 transports lipids to the blood 2 transports lipid-soluble vitamins to the blood 3 drains excess interstitial fluid from tissue spaces and returns it to the blood 4 initiates specific immune responses against particular microbes and abnormal cells 5 stores energy in the form of fat

1 transports lipids to the blood 2 transports lipid-soluble vitamins to the blood 3 drains excess interstitial fluid from tissue spaces and returns it to the blood 4 initiates specific immune responses against particular microbes and abnormal cells

Explanation:

The lymphatic system maintains the fluid balance of the body. The lymphatic capillaries are located near the blood capillaries. The lymphatic capillaries take up the excess tissue fluid that has exited the blood capillaries.

Lacteals are present in intestinal villi. These are the specific lymphatic capillaries and serve to absorb fats and lipid-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) from the digestive tract and transport them to the bloodstream. The defense is another function of the lymphatic system carried out by white blood cells present in the vessels and organs of this system.