Glossary
What are Lymph Nodes?
Lymph nodes are bean-like structures that work together to filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid, they contain lymphocytes which help the body fight infection and disease.
What excercise helps the Diaphragm Muscle?
Deep breathing help by exercising the diaphragm muscle, which in turn helps assist and also aids fluid circulation throughout the body.
Where is the Spleen located?
The spleen is an organ located inside your left rib cage, just above the stomach.
Your Lymphatic System collects excess fluid from your body’s tissues and returns it to your..?
Bloodstream.
Does the lymphatic system prevent liquid build up within the tissue (edema)?
Yes, it prevents liquid build up within the edema.
What is Lymph Fluid?
A collection of the extra fluid that drains from cells and tissues in your body which doesn’t get absorbed by the capillaries.
How can you keep a healthy lifestyle to maintain the health of the Lymphatic System?
Keep a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a nutritious diet.
How big are Lymph Nodes?
Lymph nodes are a bean like object which spans from a few millimeters to 2 centimeters.
What does your Lymphatic System Absorb?
Your Lymphatic System absorbs Nutrients and Fats.
What Colour is Lymph Fluid?
Colorless/potentially yellow, watery liquid.
Whats are Pathogens?
Any organism that can cause disease eg. virus, bacteria, fungi.
How can Chemicals affect your Lymphatic System?
Chemicals can build up in your system and making it harder for your body to filter waste.
How does Bone Marrow play a Crucial role in the body?
By producing white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets.
What does your Lymphatic System Filter out?
Your lymphatic system filters out waste products, bacteria and abnormal cells from the ‘lymphatic fluid’.
What does your Lymphatic System protect you from?
Your lymphatic system protects you from infection and destroys old and/or abnormal cells within your body that aren’t necessary.
What is a T Cell?
T cells are a type of white blood cell that is a part of the immune system developing from stem cells in bone marrow.
List most of the things that keep your Lymphatic System Healthy.
Excercise, Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, Avoid exposure to toxic chemicals, and keep a healthy lifestyle.
What does the Spleen do?
The spleen helps defend your body against microorganisms by storing and filtering blood whilst also producing white blood cells.
What do Lymphocytes do?
Lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) are cells which search for and destroy invaders such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that enter your body.
What do some of the Lymphatic System's functions include?
Lymphatic system functions include: maintaining normal fluid levels in your body, absorbing fats and fat-soluble vitamins so they can make their way into your bloodstream.
What are Lymph Capillaries?
Lymph capillaries are tiny vessels that transport lymph to the lymph nodes in order to filter lymphatic fluid from the body’s cells and tissues.
Lymph Fluid is squeezed through the vessels during..?
Physical Activity.
Lymphocytes that Mature in the Thymus Gland are called..?
T Cells.
Where do Most Nutrients Travel through?
Most nutrients can travel through tiny openings in the walls of your capillaries, and your body can then absorb and utilise them.
Your Lymphatic System is a network of..?
Organs, vessels and tissues that work together to filter and move a colorless/potentially yellow, watery liquid back into your bloodstream.