6. Lymphatic System

Question 1

What ist the purpose of the lymphatic system?

Answer 1

one-way flow system that acts like a suction pump to retrieve water, proteins, and white blood cells from tissues

Question 2

What is lymph?

Answer 2

fluid located in the lymphatic vessels

Question 3

What is the thoracic duct?

Answer 3

large vessel that is formed by the merging of the lymphatic ducts; located in the chest

Question 4

What is an important function of lymph nodes?

Answer 4

immune response since they contain millions of white blood cells