The lymphatic system

Question 1

what is the lymphatic system

Answer 1

• the 2nd circulatory system

- a network of vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph that filters through lymph nodes

Question 2

what is the fluid that is the lymph

Answer 2

the dissolved components of blood (gases, nutrients, etc)

Question 3

what are the 3 functions of the lymphatic system+2

Answer 3

1. removes interstitial fluid from tissues
2. absorbs and transports fats and fatty acids to the circulatory system
3. involved in the body immune system

• lymphatic vessels travel through the whole body with lymph nodes and spleen filtering out micro organisms preventing them from entering blood stream and causing infection
• lymph then enters blood circulation where lymphocytes help guard against infection