Functions
the interstitial fluid that enters lymphatic capillaries will contain some waste materials.
waste material transport
Sometimes called lymph glands, but are not true glands.
a lymph node
white blood cells
lymphocytes
A series of vessels or ducts that carry excess tissue fluid.
the lymphatic system
The Lymphatic system helps the body fight ______.
infections
Ducts, lymph vessels, nodes, and organs that carries lymph.
the things that make up the system
Has both lymphatic and hematologic functions.
the spleen
A fluid that sends out immune cells.
lymph
Drain fluid from specific areas of the body.
lymph vessels
Lymph capillaries carry lymph into larger vessels called ________ vessels.
lymphatic vessels
prevents edema.
the removal of excess tissue fluid
Produces thymocytes and T-cells.
the thymus
A fluid that leaks out of capillaries and cleans body tissues.
interstitial fluid
Compared to plasma, ____ is made up of more water, sugar and electrolytes
lymph
The _______ is the largest organ in the lymphatic system.
the spleen
interstitial fluid that enters lymphatic capillaries contains microorganisms, cellular debris, and other foreign matter that must be removed.
filtration of lymph
Nodules of lymphoid tissue found in epithelial surfaces.
a tonsil
White blood cells that take out damaged cells throughout the blood stream.
macrophages
Found at the beginning of the lymph drainage system.
tonsils
_____ allow body movements to propel lymph toward the heart.
valves
Enzymes are transported in lymph to blood from their cells of origin.
protein transport
A general term for lymphoid tissue found in the lining of the intestine.
GALT/(Gut Associated Lymph Tissue)
Accumulation of fluid in the tissues.
edema
Picked up as lymph vessels pass through a lymph node.
lymphocytes
______ ________ is how cells receive some of the nutrients carried by plasma.
plasma diffusion