Chapter 23: Lymphatic System Flashcards
what is the function of the lymphatic system
circulate body fluids and protect the body from disease
what are the three parts of the lymphatic system
lymph, lymphatic tissues, lymphatic organs
the lymph contains
interstitial fluid, similar to plasma but with less proteins
where does lymph go
pass through tissue before going to the bloodstream
where does lymphatic vessels begin
lymphatic capillaries to lymph nodes and eventually through lymphatic ducts
what are the two lymphatic ducts
right lymphatic and thoracic duct
the right lymphatic duct received lymph from
right lymphatic duct
the thoracic duct recieves lymph from
thoracic duct
what is the dilation at the beginning of the thoracic duct
cisterna chyli
where does the lymphatic duct drain lymph to
venous system through right and left subclavian veins
this is the junction between internal jugular and subclavian veins
brachiocephalic vein
name the lymphatic organs
thumus, spleen, nodes, tonsil
what defines a lymphatic organs
a capsule of extra connective tissue surrounding the lymphatic tissue
where is the thymus gland
superior to heart
what occurs in thymus gland
T cell (type of lympocyte) maturation
