Immune System
What are Lymph Nodes?
Lymph nodes filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid which contain white blood cells that help the body fight infection and disease.
How does lymph move through lymph vessels?
It doesn't actively pump, it is pushed by pressure from surrounding skeletal muscles.
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 you ....?
Bloodstream
Does the lymphatic system prevent liquid buildup within the tissue (edema)?
Yes, it prevents liquid buildup within the edema.
What is lymph fluid?
A collection of the 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 throughout the body. (example: tonsils)
What does your lymphatic system absorb?
nutrients and fats
What color is lymph fluid?
colorless watery liquid
What are Pathogens?
Any organism that can cause disease (virus, bacteria, fungi)
How can chemicals (drugs and alcohol) affect your Lymphatic System?
Chemicals can build up in your system, 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 Immune System Healthy:
Exercise, 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 pathogens by storing and filtering blood whilst also producing white blood cells.
What do lymphocytes do?
Lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, 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 (resting state or physical activity).
physical activity
Lymphocytes are also known as ....
White Blood 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 utilize them.
Your lymphatic system is a network of ...?
Organs, vessels, and tissues that work together to filter and move lymph back into your bloodstream.