THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM Flashcards
What system in the body is the lymphatic system similar to in form and function?
The venous system
What type of fluid does the lymphatic system return to the circulatory system?
Lymph
What function does the lymphatic system perform to help remove particulate matter?
Filters the lymph
What does the lymphatic system produce to help fight infections?
Antibodies
What structures are part of the cellular component of the lymphatic system?
Lymphatic tissue and lymph nodes
What structures are part of the vascular component of the lymphatic system?
Lymph vessels and lymph duct system
What does the lymphatic system return to the circulatory system?
Excess tissue fluids
What does the lymphatic system filter from the lymph?
Debris and bacteria
What is lymph part of?
Fluid transudated from the capillary bed
Where does excess tissue fluid enter?
Lymphatic capillaries
What are the two components of lymph?
Fluid and corpuscular cells
Name the cellular components of lymph.
Erythrocytes, white blood cells, numerous lymphocytes
What process causes blood to enter capillaries at high pressure and leave at low pressure?
Formation of lymph
Where does tissue fluid go after leaving blood capillaries?
Lymphatic vessels
What pushes lymph along lymphatic vessels?
Muscle contraction
What prevents lymph from flowing backwards?
Valves
Where does lymph flow through before rejoining the blood circulation?
At least one lymph node
Is lymph flow mainly active or passive?
Passive