Functions
What is the interstitial fluid that enters lymphatic capillaries and contains some waste materials?
waste material transport
These are sometimes called lymph glands, but are not true glands.
lymph nodes
What are white blood cells in the lymphatic system?
lymphocytes
What is the lymphatic system?
A series of vessels or ducts that carry excess tissue fluid
The lymphatic system helps the body fight ______.
infections
What are the parts that make up the lymphatic system?
ducts, lymph vessels, nodes, and organs that carries lymph
This is an organ that has both lymphatic and hematologic functions.
the spleen
What is the fluid that sends out immune cells?
lymph
What do lymph vessels do?
Drain fluid from specific areas of the body
Lymph capillaries carry lymph into larger vessels called ________ vessels.
lymphatic
What prevents edema?
the removal of excess tissue fluid
This produces thymocytes and t-cells.
the thymus
What is the 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.
spleen
What is the interstitial fluid that enters lymphatic capillaries contains microorganisms, cellular debris, and other foreign matter that must be removed?
filtration of lymph
These are nodules of lymphoid tissue found in epithelial surfaces.
tonsils
What are white blood cells that take out damaged cells throughout the bloodstream?
macrophages
What is found at the beginning of the lymph drainage system?
tonsils
_____ allow body movements to propel lymph toward the heart.
Valves
What are enzymes that are transported in lymph to blood from their cells of origin?
protein transport
What is the general term for lymphoid tissue found in the lining of the intestine?
GALT/(Gut Associated Lymph Tissue)
What is edema?
Swelling from too much fluid in the tissues
What are picked up as lymph vessels and pass through a lymph node?
lymphocytes
______ ________ is how cells receive some of the nutrients carried by plasma.
Plasma diffusion