lymphamatic system

Question 1

fucntion

Answer 1

transports lost fluids back to heart

Question 2

Interpret health of patient

Answer 2

• Sore “glands” on neck, resembling pea-sized peas.
• Swollen lymph nodes suggest flu, strep throat infection.
• Swollen ankles indicate fluid accumulation under skin.
• Elevated ankles aid fluid distribution.

Question 3

how does excess fluid from swelling dissappear

Answer 3

process called lymphatic drainage and collects excess fluid to return i=t blood stream

Question 4

weeping legs caused by

Answer 4

heart failure when heart cant pump due to heart failure