The lymphatic system finally returns lymph to the blood at the
- A. capillaries of the tissues
- B. aorta
- C. pulmonary vein
- D. subclavian veins near the neck
Explanation
The thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct empty lymph into the subclavian veins, restoring fluid and proteins that leaked from the capillaries. Without this return, tissues would swell with trapped fluid.