Sistema Linfatico

Question 1

What is the lymphatic system?

Answer 1

It is the tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases.

Question 2

What are the components of the lymphatic system?

Answer 2

The lymphatic system includes
~ bone marrow
~ spleen
~ thymus
~ lymph nodes
~ lymphatic vessels
~ tonsils

Question 3

What are the four key functions of the lymphatic system?

Answer 3

The key functions are:
~ Maintains fluid levels in your body: it collects excess fluid that drains from cells and tissue throughout your body and returns it to your bloodstream, which is then recirculated through your body
~ Absorbs fats from the digestive tract
~ Protects your body against foreign invaders, that’s why it is part of the immune system; It produces and releases lymphocytes (white blood cells) and other immune cells that monitor and then destroy the foreign invaders
~ Transports and removes waste products and abnormal cells from the lymph.