Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
What does the lymphatic system do
A
Helps the body fight infection however not all animals have one
2
Q
What does the lymphatic system work alongside
A
The circulatory system to remove toxins
3
Q
What is the lymphatic system made up of
A
Lymph, vessels, tissues and organs
4
Q
What is lymph fluid and what is it made up of
A
- Made up of rich white blood cells
- formed from blood plasma
- moves around tissues and collects in lymph vessels
5
Q
Name the lymph organs
A
- spleen
- lymph vessels
- lymph nodes
- thymus
6
Q
What does the spleen do
A
Controls the level of RBCs in the blood, where the b-cells mature
7
Q
What is the lymph vessel
A
Acts like veins and capillaries, transport the lymph fluid
8
Q
What is lymph nodes
A
Found along the lymph vessels, filter the lymph fluid to remove toxins, waste and pathogens
9
Q
What is the thymus
A
Where t-cells mature (these destroy virus- infected cells and signal other cells to fight infection)
