14. The Lymphatic System Flashcards
what is the lymphatic system
2 things
open system that collects and returns (recycle) interstitial fluid to the blood
monitors blood for infection
how does interstitial fluid enter the lymph system
by flowing through overlapping cells
once interstitial fluid enters the system what is it known as
lymph
why does the lymph system have one way valves
prevents backflow of fluid
where do the lymph pass through and drain into what
where does the lymph finally end up at
pass through lymph nodes
drain into one of the large veins at the right lymphatic duct or thoracic duct
emptied into the right atrium of the heart
what is the lymph’s responsibility for proteins
returns proteins that have leaked out of the blood capillaries and moving them back into the blood stream
what is the lymph’s responsibility for white blood cells
lymph contains macrophages and lymphocytes which are components of the immune system
what is the lymph’s responsibility for microorganisms
lymph carries microorganisms to lymph nodes for destruction
