lymphatic system

Question 1

what are the main functions of the lymphatic system?

Answer 1

• fluid balance
• transport fats
• immune system regulation

Question 2

what are lymphatic vessels?

Answer 2

where lymph enters the lymph capillaries and merges to become lymph vessels

Question 3

what are lymph nodes?

Answer 3

masses of lymphatic tissue that remove debris & pathogens from the lymph

Question 4

what are the 2 lymphatic ducts that drain lymph into venous blood?

Answer 4

right lymphatic duct & thoracic duct

Question 5

where is the right lymphatic duct located?

Answer 5

on right side of body

Question 6

where is the thoracic duct located?

Answer 6

on left side of body

Question 7

name one area that the right lymphatic duct drains lymph from

Answer 7

upper limb

Question 8

what area of the body does the thoracic duct drain lymph from?

Answer 8

drains lymph from rest of body

Question 9

what percent of lymph does the right lymphatic duct drain?

Answer 9

25%

Question 10

what percent of lymph does the thoracic duct drain?

Answer 10

75%

Question 11

what is the function of the spleen?

Answer 11

breaks down worn out RBC (small reserve of blood), produce lymphocytes

Question 12

what is the function of MALT?

Answer 12

prevent pathogens from penetrating mucous membrane

Question 13

what is the function of the tonsils?

Answer 13

recognize, destroy and develop immunity to environmental pathogens