Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
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Function of Lymphatic System
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- Fluid balance
- Fat absorption
- Immunoglobulin defence
2
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Major organs in Lymphatic system
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- Spleen
- Thymus gland
- Lymphatic vessels
- Lymph Nodes
3
Q
Lymph
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Clear, watery liquid formed from interstitial (between cells) fluid
When interstitial fluid enters lymph vessel it is then called lymph.
4
Q
How does lymph move through lymph vessels
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Lymph does not actively pump like blood. Instead the surrounding skeletal muscles provide pressure, which pushes the fluid along.
5
Q
2 cells found in lymph nodes
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Lymphocytes - type of leukocyte found in lymphatic system
Macrophages - cells that engulf foreign substance
6
Q
Lymph nodules
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Not surrounded by a capsule like lymph nodes are.
e.g. tonsils, appendix, spleen, thymus gland
Appendix and tonsils have high concentration of lymph nodules.
