Lymphatic system Flashcards
1
Q
What is the lymphatic system?
A
A one way network of vessels, nodes and ducts that drain waste from the body.
2
Q
What is lymph fluid?
A
A pale milky substance formed from plasma seeping out of blood capillaries, it contains debris from infection and cells damaged by disease.
3
Q
What are the main components of the lymphatic system ?
A
Capillaries, vessels, nodes, ducts.
4
Q
What organs of the body are connected to the lymphatic system?
A
Thymus, spleen and tonsils
