Lymph Flashcards
Around 10% of tissue fluid is collected by…
Lymph vessels.
Lymph vessels are also called…
Lymphatics.
Lymphatics are tiny…
Blind-ending vessels which are found in almost all the tissues.
Lymphatics contain…
Tiny valves, which allow tissue fluid to flow in but stop it from leaking out. They are large enough to allow large proteins to pass.
If the protein concentration and the rate of loss from plasma are not…
In balance with the concentration and the rate of loss from tissue fluid, oedema may result.
Lymphatics join together to form…
Larger lymph vessels and transport the lymph to subclavian vein beneath collarbone.
The movement of lymph is…
Caused by muscle contraction
Lymph vessels also have smooth…
Muscle in their walls which can contract to push the lymph along.
Lymph nodes are distributed…
At intervals along the lymph vessels.
Lymph nodes are involved in…
The protection against disease.
Unwanted microorganisms are removed from lymph by…
Types of white blood cells as the lymph passes through node.
