The Lymphatic System Flashcards

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Four main functions of the lymphatic system?

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-Drain excess fluid, returning it back to the circulatory system
-Aid the immune system, collect foreign particles and filter them out by lymph nodes
-Absorb nutrients, collect products of fat digestion from small intestines
-Transport water, cells, immune responses and waste materials

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The lymphatic system drains…?

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Excess fluid and returns it back to the circulatory system

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The lymphatic system aids the…?

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Immune system by collecting foreign particles and filtering them out via the lymph nodes

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The lymphatic system absorbs…?

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Nutrients, collecting products of fat digestion from the small intestines

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The lymphatic system transports…?

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Water, cells, immune responses and waste materials

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Function of lymph vessels?

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To transport lymph around the body and carry excess lymph away from tissues

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Structure of lymph vessels?

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-Low pressure
-Valves to prevent back flow

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Where are lymph nodes found?

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Usually found where lymphatic vessels join

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Functions of lymph nodes?

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-Filter out pathogens and foreign bodies to aid immune system
-House/supply lymphocytes

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Function of lymphatic ducts?

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Drain lymph back into the circulatory system

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Which parts of the body are the right and left lymphatic ducts responsible for?

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Right: right forelimb, right shoulder and right side of head and neck
Left: rest of the body

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What aids lymphatic drainage?

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Movement by skeletal muscles

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