A3 The Lympahtic System Flashcards
1
Q
What do the lymph nodes do?
A
Removes unwanted waste, toxins and water
2
Q
What is the role of the lymphatic system?
A
Contains white blood cells lymphocytes, gets rid of waste products
3
Q
What does the lymphatic system consist of?
A
Spleen, Thymus, Lymph nodes,
4
Q
How is tissue fluid formed and how does it return to the circulatory system?
A
Hydrostatic pressure is high at arterial end of the capilary
So fluid with dissolved small molecules are forced out of the capillary at arterial end
Protein + large molecules molecules remain in the capillary
Oncotic pressure exterte
