Which of the following statements about lymphatic vessels is correct?

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Which of the following statements about lymphatic vessels is correct?

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Lymphatic vessels transport oxygenated blood. Lymphatic vessels absorb fats from the intestine. Correct Lymphatic vessels produce red blood cells. Lymphatic vessels have thick muscular walls like arteries.

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Lymphatic vessels play a role in fat absorption by transporting dietary fats from the intestines to the bloodstream.

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