lymphatic system

Question 1

what are the components of the lymphatic system

Answer 1

.lymphatic fluid
.lymphatic node
.lymphatic vessels

Question 2

what other systems does the lymphatic system work along side

Answer 2

the lymphatic system works along the circulatory and immune system to control fluid levels in the blood

Question 3

analyse how the circulatory system and lymphatic system work together to help the body fight infection

Answer 3

1) the lymphatic system is apart of the body’s immune system and interacts with the blood to form lymphatic fluid
2) blood and lymphatic vessels carry white blood cells which collect in the lymph node
3)the lymph node uses white blood cells to defend the body in removing bacteria
4) and the bacteria free filtered fluid is returned to the blood reducing infection

Question 4

describe the function of the lymphatic system

Answer 4

1) transpiration of lymph which is a clear watery fluid
2) contains a network of vessel/ lymph nodes
3)acts as a drainage system
4) it collects fluid from the bodies tissues
5) part of the bodies immune system
6) to help fight infection
7) the system contains white blood cells/ leukocytes
8) to get rid of waste and bacteria