Lymphatic System Flashcards
what is the watery fluid that is inside of lymphatic vessels?
lymph
what is the fluid that filters out of the capillaries into tiny spaces between tissue cells called?
interstitial fluid
what does lymph deliver to cells?
nutrients, oxygen, and hormones
what does lymph closely resemble?
plasma
what is the largest lymphatic vessel called?
the thoracic duct
what system does the lymphatic system work closest to?
the circulatory system
what are the 3 main functions of the lymphatic system?
transporting excess fluid, producing t-lymphocytes, and filtering harmful bacteria
lymph is mostly water and contains no red blood cells or protein molecules(true or false)
true
lymphatic vessels accompany and closely parallel the veins(true or false)
true
lymphatic vessels form a closed system like the circulatory system(true or false)
true
lymph fluid flows only once through its system before draining into the thoracic duct(true or false)
false
which organs make up the lymphatic system?
the spleen and the thymus
where are the tonsils located?
in the back of the throat
adenoids are also called pharyngeal tonsils because they are located in the ________
upper part of the throat
the tonsils that are visible through the mouth are the ________ tonsils
palatine
what is the largest organ of the lymphatic system?
the spleen
where are lymph nodes located?
in the cervical, axillary, and inguinal regions
what does the lymphatic tissue of lymph nodes and tonsils produce?
lymphocytes
what type of immunity do vaccines give you?
artificial acquired immunity
what do lymph nodes filter out?
bacteria
which organ in the lymphatic system stores the most red blood cells?
the spleen
what is the body’s ability to resist pathogens and diseases called?
immunity
people with _________ should always wear a medical alert band
anaphylaxis
what symptom is associated with tonsilitis?
difficulty swallowing
