Lymphatic System

Question 1

Lymphatic system structure

Answer 1

Consists of lymph, lymphatic vessels,
structures and organs containing lymphatic tissue, and red bone marrow

Question 2

Lymphatic system function

Answer 2

1. Drain excess interstitial fluid to maintain fluid balance
2. Absorption of fats from digestive tract that are too large to enter the blood capillaries -Lacteals (LAK-te-als)
3. Carry our immune responses (lymphocytes and lymphoid tissue)

Question 3

Components of the lymphatic system

Answer 3

Palatine tonsils, cervical node, right lymphatic duct, auxillary node, thymus gland, aggregated lymphatic follicle, cisterna chyli, inguinal node

Question 4

4 Characteristics of lymphatic capillaries

Answer 4

– Closed at one end
–Permeable: Permits interstitial fluid to
flow in but not out
–Slightly larger diameter than blood
capillaries
– Unique one-way structure

Question 5

Lymph nodes function

Answer 5

Lymph nodes function as a filter.
–Foreign substances are trapped and
destroyed by macrophages or immune
response of lymphocytes
(Phagocytosis)

Question 6

Lymph nodes Location

Answer 6

along lymphatic vessels

Question 7

6 Ways Of Maintaining a healthy lymphatic system

Answer 7

• Healthy Diet
• Refrain from smoking or using any tobacco products
• Reduce Alcohol in take
• Adequate amount of rest and sleep
• Adequate water intake
• Reduce stress factors