Lymphatic System Flashcards

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Lymphatic System
(Function)

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  • A second circulatory system that is one-way and dead-ended

(collects excess fluid from cells and returns it to the blood)

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Lymph Nodes

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Swellings in the system that fight infections
(found in dusters and glands)

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How is lymph made

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  • Highly pressured blood in arteries loses fluid by ultrafiltration
  • This fluid then surrounds the body’s cells.
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What does Lymph contain

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Fats, white blood cells and proteins

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How is tissue fluid drained

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  • Being drawn into capillaries near veins by osmosis (90%)
  • Entering lymph vessels (10%)
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Function of lymph nodes

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They fight infection by:
- Filtering bacteria
- Storing and maturing lymphocytes

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Function of Lymphatic system

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  1. To collect tissue fluid and return it to the blood.
  2. To defend the body against infection
  3. To absorb and transport fats
  4. To help with hearing and balance
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