Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 functions of the lymphatic system?
A
Return tissue fluid back to blood
Provide immunity
Reabsorption of lipids to digestive system
2
Q
What forces fluid out of blood?
A
High pressure of arteries forces fluid in to the interstitium
3
Q
What in the capillaries prevents too much fluid leaving the blood via oncotic pressure?
A
Albumin
4
Q
Accumulated fluid in tissue is called what?
A
Oedema
5
Q
Lymph nodes contain which two key groups of white blood cells?
A
Macrophages
Lymphocytes
6
Q
What vessel does lymph fluid enter and leave lymph nodes?
A
Enters via afferent
Leaves via efferent
7
Q
What happens in lymph nodes?
A
They destroy bacteria and filter lymph.
8
Q
How does lymph get back to the CVS?
A
Via right lymphatic duct and left thoracic duct.
