The lymphatic system

Question 1

What is the function of the spleen?

Answer 1

it fights invading germs in the blood, controls the white blood cells, red blood cells and platelet levels

Question 2

What is the function of the lymphatic vessels?

Answer 2

collect and filter lymph as it moves towards larger vessels (transport lymph)

Question 3

What is lymph?

Answer 3

Part of the circulatory system
Returns leaked capillary fluid to the circulating blood
This fluid is called lymph, it contains lymphocytes
Network of vessels, tissues and organs
Gets rid of toxins to fight infection

Question 4

List key structures of the lymphatic system

Answer 4

Spleen
Lymphatic vessels
Lymph nodes
Bone marrow
Thymus gland
Thoracic duct

Question 5

What is the function of lymph nodes?

Answer 5

clean up and get rid of lymphatic fluid, waste and invaders that cause illness

Question 6

What is the function of the thoracic duct?

Answer 6

transports lymph back to the circulatory system

Question 7

What is the function of the Thymus gland?

Answer 7

to train special white blood cells called T-cells

Question 8

What is the function of the bone marrow?

Answer 8

Manufactures bone marrow stem cells and in turn produce blood cells