Unit 9- Lymphatic System Flashcards
Function
Takes excess tissue fluid and send it to the ______________. The lymphatic system joins the circulatory system at the subclavian vein’s
Circulatory system
Function
Products of fat digestion are absorbed into _____________ which lead to the lymph vessels and nodes
Lacteals
Function
lymph nodes produce…..
Lymphocytes (A type of white blood cell)
Lymph nodes act as ___________ and ____________ bacteria and other debris. (helps to purify the body fluids)
Filters, trap
Spleen is the largest lump of
Lymphatic tissue
What does the spleen produce?
Lymphocytes and stores excess blood
If your blood pressure is high it’s stores blood so that the blood pressure lowers
Spleen
If your blood pressure is low the the spleen does what to the circulatory system so the blood pressure rises
Contracts and adds blood to the circulatory system
What gland become smaller with age?
Thymus gland
What is the importance of the thymus gland?
Bi-lobed structure which is important in the maturing of some lymphocytes
Tonsils and appendix also contain….
Lymphoid tissue
Function of Lymphatic tissue
Produce lymphocytes and stores excess blood
What are the three different structures in the lymphatic system?
Lymph vessels
Lymph nodes
Lacteals
What are lymph vessels?
Similar to veins but fluids only travel in one direction. Contain lymph veins and capillaries but no lymph arteries
What are lymph nodes
Small oval or round tissue which filter fluids and produce lymphocytes
