Lymphatic System Flashcards
Another word for plasma
Tissue fluid
Function
Collect tissue fluid and returns it to blood system
Fight infection
Transports fat away from intestine
What does the lymphatic system transport digested fat away from
Intestine
Two main lympathics
Thoracic duct
Right lymphatic duct
Where do the lymphathic drain into
Subclavian veins in the neck
What helps lymph’s move around the body
Valves
Muscular movement
What is the liquid part of blood called
Plasma
Role of plasma
Acts as a transport medium for cells
Role of red blood cells
Carry oxygen
Role of white blood cells
Fight infection
Role of cell platelets
Clotting
Why is it essential to know someone’s blood group
For safe transfusions
Another blood grouping system
Rhesus factor
Lymph
Liquid
Glands
Clusters of lymph nodes