Lymphatic System

Question 1

What is lymph?

Answer 1

A fluid found outside the capillaries that contains some proteins that have leaked through the capillary walls; same as ECF

Question 2

What are lymphocytes?

Answer 2

White blood cells that produce antibodies to help fight infection

Question 3

What are lymph nodes?

Answer 3

Masses of tissue that store lymphocytes that fight infections and remove foreign particles from the body

Question 4

What do lacteals do?

Answer 4

Collect fatty acids and glycerol from the villi in the small intestine and take them to the blood

Question 5

What ensures that lymphocytes and lymph fluid is evenly distributed throughout the body?

Answer 5

A network of open-ended canals called lymph vessels; create the lymphatic system

Question 6

What are the three basic functions of the lymphatic system?

Answer 6

1. Absorb excess tissue fluid and proteins and redirect them back to the blood (prevents edema)
2. Absorb digested fats from the small intestine
3. Fight infection and remove foreign materials from the blood