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The lymphatic system consists of a fluid ( ____________________ ) , vessels that transport lymph , and the organs that contains ____________________ tissue .
Lymph is a fluid similar in composition to ____________________ plasma . It is derived from blood ____________________ as fluid pass through capillary walls at the ____________________ end . About 90% of the fluid reenters the capillary at the ____________________ end . The remaining 10% is added to the ____________________ fluid . As the interstitial fluid begins to accumulate , it is picked up and removed by tiny ____________________ ____________________ which eventually return it to the blood . As soon as the ____________________ fluid enters the lymph capillaries , it is called ____________________ . Returning the fluid to the ____________________ prevents ____________________ and helps to maintain normal blood ____________________ . plasma protein concentration , and blood ____________________ .