Assertion: lymphatic system's function | /r/CapableOf | absorb excess fluid
Facets:
value: from tissues
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: The lymphatic system has several very important functions: absorbing excess fluid from tissues and returning it to the bloodstream, absorbing fat from the gastrointestinal tract, transporting white blood cells and certain proteins, and playing an important role in the immune system, particularly in the production of antibodies (immunoglobulins).