Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
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functions of lymphatic system
A
- Transports excess of interstitial fluid
- Route for absorbed fat to transport to blood
- Returns leaked proteins to blood to help maintain blood pressure in blood vessels
2
Q
Lymph fluid
A
Formed as filtrate of plasma through blood capillaries, flows under low pressure
3
Q
Lymph Capillaries
A
Closed ended tubes, highly permeable endothelium, one way mini valves, picks up bacteria, proteins and viruses, absent from bone, bone marrow, teeth and cons
4
Q
Lymphatic collecting vessels
A
similar to blood vessels, thin and delicate
5
Q
Where do lymphatic collecting vessels drain?
A
lymph nodes
6
Q
Superficial Lymph nodes
A
cervical, axillary, inguinal
7
Q
deep lymph nodes
A
tracheobronchia, aortic, iliiac
8
Q
drainage lymph nodes
A
subclavian and internal jugular veins
