Exam 2- Lectures 17-19

Question 1

Lymph Vessels

Answer 1

thin-walled tubes that carry WBCs, fluids, and waste

Question 2

what is the main function of the lymph vessels?

Answer 2

do remove excess fluid from the tissues aka Drainage

Question 3

What are the main functions of the lymphatic system?

Answer 3

transportation and immunity

Question 4

Order of Lymphatic Vessel Transport

Answer 4

Lymphatic Capillaries -> Lymphatic collecting vessels -> lymph nodes -> lymph trunks/ducts -> lymph ducts

Question 5

lacteals

Answer 5

specialized lymphatic capillaries that receive digested fats

Question 6

Where are lacteals located?

Answer 6

Small intestines

Question 7

Which are larger? Capillaries or Lymphatic collecting vessels?

Answer 7

Lymphatic collecting vessels LCVs)

Question 8

Why are lymph vessels more like veins?

Answer 8

because they have valves

Question 9

Order from lymphatic collieries to the right atrium

Answer 9

Lymphatic collieries -> lymphatic vessels -> lymph node -> collecting lymphatic ducts -> lymphatic trunks -> subclavian veins -> right atrium via vena cava vein