Lymph Circulation (of The Back)

Question 1

What is Lymph similar to? Where does it ultimately drain to? What cells are involved?

Answer 1

Blood plasma
Blood circulatory system
Lymphocytes (one of the leukocytes)

Question 2

What are the 3 functions of the lymph system

Answer 2

Drains interstitial fluid from tissue
Cleans + returns cellular wastes to blood
Produces agranular leukocytes to develop immunity.

Question 3

Where is 95% of lymph content drained from?
It is the major route of transport of macromolecules from _____ to the blood circulatory

Answer 3

GI tract (gastrointestinal)
Digestive tract

Question 4

Define the 2 types of lymph vessels

Answer 4

Afferent vessels = drain lymph into nodes
Efferent vessels = drain lymph away from nodes to larger lymph channels

Question 5

What is the major and largest lymph channel in the body called? It receives drainage from all parts of the body EXCEPT:

Answer 5

Thoracic Duct
All except R. Side of head/neck + R. Arm