Chapter 7.5 - Lymphatic System Flashcards

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What is the function of the lymphatic system?

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  • to collect some of the fluid that escapes from the blood capillaries and return it to the circulatory system
  • to remove harmful particles from the lymph
  • to carry food from the blood to the cells
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What are the components of the lymphatic system?

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  • a network of lymph capillaries joined to larger lymph vessels
  • lymph nodes, which are located along the length of some lymph vessels
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What is the role of the lymphatic system in fighting disease?

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  • lymph entering the lymph nodes may contain particles that are harmful
  • phagocytic cells called macrophages destroy these particles through phagocytosis
  • projections from the phagocytosis end up in a cell where is is destroyed by enzymes
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What is not a function of the lymphatic system?

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The production of red blood cells.

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