Lymphatic System Flashcards
What is tissue fluid
The fluid found around all the cells in the body
What is lymph fluid formed from
Fluid and small proteins forced out of plasma into capillaries due to high blood pressure in arteries
What are lymph vessels
Open ending tubes that collect tissue fluid
Two ways lymph can move through vessels
Muscular walls and general body movements
What part of the body does lymph flow to
Shoulders
Name a lymph vessel
Thoracic duct
What collects the fluid from around cells
Lymph nodes and lymph vessels
Function of lymph nodes
Fight infection
Where can large numbers of lymph nodes be found
Tonsils, adenoids
Where does the lymphatic system return tissue fluid to
Subclavian vein
Where is lymph found in the digestive system and what is the function of this part
Lacteals, absorb and transport fats
Function and location of the spleen
Behind the stomach, contains white blood cells and stores blood
Location and function of the thymus gland
Upper thoracic cavity, produces and matures lymphocytes
Main functions of the lymphatic system
Collect tissue fluid and return it to blood
Fight infection by filtering microorganisms in lymph nodes, maturing and storing WBCs and destroying microorganisms
Absorb and transport fats
