tissue fluid and lymph Flashcards
1
Q
lymphatic system consists of?
A
lymph lymph vessels lymph nodes lymph organs bone marrow
2
Q
role of lymphatic system
A
drainage and filtration system
removes excess fluid from body tissue
absorbs fatty acids and transports into the bloodstream
produces white blood cells
3
Q
role of hydrostatic pressure
A
forces water and dissolved substances in blood plasma out through capillary walls into surrounding tissues
4
Q
what is blood plasma
A
clear straw coloured liquid component of blood
5
Q
what is tissue fluid
A
fluid between body cells
6
Q
what is lymph
A
filtered watery fluid drained by the lymphatic system
