Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
2 systems that the lymphatic system supports
A
Cardiovascular (returns fluid to the system)
Immune (identifies pathogens)
2
Q
What is lymph
A
Watery like fluid that flows through the lymphatic system
3
Q
When fluid is the blood stream
A
Blood plasma
4
Q
When fluid is out of blood stream and in between cells
A
Interstitial fluid
5
Q
When in the lymphatic system
A
Lymph
6
Q
Lymphatic vessel
A
Reabsorbes lymph
7
Q
Lymph node
A
pocket that holds lymph
8
Q
Lymphoid organs/tissues
A
other parts of the lymphatic system such as the spleen, tonsils, and thymus
