Ch 22 Lymphatic Part 2

Question 1

What is the clear, colorless fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system

Answer 1

lymph fluid

Question 2

what are the 5 substances within lymph

Answer 2

plasma proteins
lipids
waste products
excess fluid
white blood cells

Question 3

Lymph fluid composition depends on what 2 things

Answer 3

the part of the body its coming from and presence of infections

Question 4

The lymphatic system manages fluid balance by what two things

Answer 4

1. draining interstitial fluid
2. transporting plasma proteins

Question 5

The lymphatic system maintains/regulates _________ by reducing the hydrostatic force for fluid dispersion to the cells (which prevents swelling and edema)

Answer 5

Blood pressure

Question 6

Lymph fluid contains plasma proteins that prevents fluid from leaking back into the _________

Answer 6

interstitial space

Question 7

The flow of lymph is altered based on ________ and __________

Answer 7

pressure and resistance

Question 8

Fluid balance is based on the balance between what 2 factors

Answer 8

hydrostatic pressure
osmotic pressure

Question 9

What pressure is the force generated by pressure of fluid on capillary walls by the blood plasma or interstitial fluid

Answer 9

hydrostatic

Question 10

Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by liquids or the ______ of fluid

Answer 10

push

Question 11

osmotic pressure is the force exerted by the proteins in fluid or the _________ of forces

Answer 11

pull

Question 12

Hydrostatic pressure of fluid occurs on what end of the vessel

Answer 12

arteral

Question 13

Osmotic pressure of fluid occurs on what end of the vessel

Answer 13

venous