Lymphatic system Flashcards
Components of the lymphatic system
Lymph
Lymphocytes
Lymphatic vessels
Lymphoid organs
Functions of the lymphatic system
Defense
Production, maintenance and distribution of lymphocytes
Maintains normal blood volume
Equalisation of chemical composition of interstitial fluid
Alternate route for hormones, nutrients and waste products
Route for absorption of most fats
Where does lymph drain into the cardiovascular system
Left subclavian artery
Intestinal trunks drain the…
Stomach
Intestines
+ other digestive organs
Lumbar trunks drain the…
Lower limbs
Pelvis
Some anterior abdominal wall organs
Lumbar trunks and intestinal trunks lead to the…
Cisterna chyli
Cisterna chyli collects lymph from the…
Lumbar trunks
Intestinal trunks
Cisterna chyli leads to the…
Thoracic lymph duct
Thoracic lymph duct leads to the..
Left subclavian vein
Thoracic lymph duct receives lymph from the…
Cisterna chyli
The thoracic left duct drains the…
Body inferior to the diaphragm
Left side of body superior to the diaphragm
The thoracic right duct drains the…
Right side of the body superior to the diaphragm
The right arm drains into the…
Thoracic right lymph duct
The right leg drains into the…
Thoracic left lymph duct
The right thoracic lymph duct drains into the…
Right subclavian vein
