B9 lymphatic and immune system

Question 1

what is the lymphatic system

Answer 1

transport of some fats and in maintaining the body fluid balances

important part of the body immune system

made up lymphatic capillaries and lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes which collect and transport lymph

Question 2

describe lymph

Answer 2

clear fluid which circulates in the lymphatic system

made from tissue fluid which carries fluid back into the blood

also contain white blood cells which fight bacteria and infection

Question 3

describe the lymphatic vessels

Answer 3

have thin walls and valves

they push lymph from the lymph capillaries towards the heart and into the thoracic duct which empties into main blood stream

Question 4

name some lymphatic organs

Answer 4

lymph node
spleen
tonsils
appendix

found in the groin, neck there are swellings through which the lymph must past