Texas Esthetician License Practice Exam

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What is NOT a function of lymph?

Transporting waste products
Supplying nutrients to the skin
Maintaining fluid balance
Defending against infection

The correct answer is: Supplying nutrients to the skin

The role of lymph in the body encompasses several critical functions, including transporting waste products, maintaining fluid balance, and defending against infection. However, supplying nutrients to the skin is not one of these primary functions. Blood is primarily responsible for nourishing the skin and other tissues, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen. Lymph does assist in the removal of waste products from tissue spaces and helps maintain fluid balance by collecting excess interstitial fluid and returning it to the bloodstream, thus preventing edema. Additionally, lymph plays a significant role in the immune system, as it contains lymphocytes that help the body defend against infections. Understanding these functions can clarify why supplying nutrients to the skin does not fall under lymph's primary responsibilities.