The Lymphatic system Flashcards
what is the lymphatic system
a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of unwanted materials and other toxins
what are the components of the lymphatic system
primarily consists of lymphatic vessels (similar to veins and capillaries) which are connected to lymph nodes as well as the tonsils adenoids and spleen
what is the function of the lymphatic system
The primary function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph, a fluid containing infection fighting white blood cells throughout the body
what is blood
blood is a liquid tissue and made up of many different components
what are the components of blood
Plasma
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
function of blood?
to transport substances throughout the body and fight infection
function of plasma in the blood?
the plasma transports ; absorbed digested food
minerals
hormones
and some dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide
function of red blood cells?
to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide from haemoglobin
what is oxygen haemoglobin called
oxy-haemoglobin
what is carbon dioxide haemoglobin
carbamino-haemoglobin
function of white blood cells
they are responsible for protecting the body against infections and disease
platelets function
they are cell fragments and are responsible got healing any wounds or damaged areas of the blood vessels
scientific name for red blood cells
erythrocytes
scientific name for white blood cells
leucocytes
scientific name for platelets
thrombocytes
