The Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 functions of the lymphatic system?
A
1) transport excess fluid into bloodstream
2) transport dietary lipids
3) contains and house lymphocytes
4) lmmune response
2
Q
What fluid is being transported?
A
Interstitial fluid
3
Q
What are lacteals?
A
They are within the small intestine & absorb fat
4
Q
What are the two types of lymphocytes?
A
Type B & T
5
Q
What do B&T lymphocytes do?
A
They are cells that respond to an antigen (something abnormal on the body
6
Q
What do B lymphocytes do?
A
They produce antibodies and they mature in bone marrow
7
Q
What do T lymphocytes do?
A
They attack the antigen without antibodies and they mature in thymus
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