The lymphatic system select characteristics of the lymphatic system to test your understanding of its structure and major functions. check all that apply. A. Provides a route to extract fluid from circulation in order to diffuse into extracellular spaces B. Helps to regulate the inflammatory response by acting as a "drain-off" system Helps to regulate the inflammatory response by acting as a "drain-off" system C. Moves like the blood in response to pumping by the heart -Moves like the blood in response to pumping by the heart D. Lymph contains a number of immune cells and their products to defend against pathogens E. Lymph contains a number of immune cells and their products to defend against pathogens