Lymphatic System

Question 1

What is Lymph?

Answer 1

A straw coloured fluid , derived from blood plasma which has filtered through the walls of the capillaries…. it becomes Lymph once it enters the lymphatic vessels

Question 2

What are Lymph vessels ?

Answer 2

Similar and run close to veins forming an extensive network throughout the body

Question 3

What are Lymph nodes?

Answer 3

Small oval structures between 1mm and 25mm in length. They are the storage and filtering areas of the lymphatic system, they filter Lymph in order to prevent infection

Question 4

What is the function of the Buccal group of lymph nodes?

Answer 4

Drains the eyelids, the nose and the skin in the face

Question 5

What is the function of the mandibular group of lymph nodes?

Answer 5

Drains the chin, the lips, the nose and the cheeks

Question 6

What is the function of the mastoid group of lymph nodes?

Answer 6

Drains the skin of the ear and temple area

Question 7

What is the function of the occipital group of lymph nodes?

Answer 7

Drains the back of the scalp and upper back

Question 8

What is the function of the submental group of lymph nodes?

Answer 8

Drains the chin and lower lip

Question 9

What is the function of the parotid group of lymph nodes?

Answer 9

Drains the nose, eyelids and ears