lymphatic system Flashcards
1
Q
what do lymphatic capillaries collect
A
tissue fluid
2
Q
what is tissue fluid
A
the fluid that leaks out when blood flows through capillary beds
3
Q
what name is given to tissue fluid when inside lymphatic system
A
lymph
4
Q
describe the movement of lymph through the lymphatic system
A
lymphatics carry lymph through lymph nodes and then to either the right or thoracic ducts where it is drained into the right or left venous angles. Eventually returning to the central veins at the root of the neck
5
Q
describe the role of lymph nodes
A
they contain WBC and so detect foreign pathogens and can initiate an immune response if needed
