Chapter 28:Lympatic System Flashcards

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Lymph Nodes

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swelling in the lymph

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Lymph Vessels

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tubes that transport fluid called lymph

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Lymph Fluids

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contain large amounts of white blood cells, protein and fats

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How is lymph formed?

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  1. Tissue fluid is forced out of blood plasma in capillaries at arterioles.
  2. Its continuously removed
  3. Lymph capillaries flow to thoracic duct returning fluid to blood via subclavian vein
  4. It is moved by the muscular walls of lymph vessels & body movements
  5. Lacteals absorb lipids into lymph.
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What are the three functions of the lymphatic system?

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Defense against infection

Take up and transport fats

Collect tissue fluid and return it to the blood.

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