Lymphatic system - components

Question 1

difference between lymph, tissue fluid and plasma

Answer 1

tissue fluid= leaked out of blood into surrounding tissues due to increased pressure
lymph= within lymph vessels
plasma= in blood

Question 2

function of plasma

Answer 2

transport nutrients and wastes around the body via the blood

Question 3

functions of tissue fluid

Answer 3

to supply cells with a stable environment
to provide tissues with nutrients e.g. O2

Question 4

3 functions of the lymphatic system

Answer 4

1. collect excess tissue fluid from between cells and return it to CV system
2. facilitate immune response through producing and maturing lymphocytes for specific immunity,
3. absorb fat from the digestive system and transport it to the CV system

Question 5

One mechanism that assists in the movement of lymph

Answer 5

Muscle pump - contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscles create a milking action, allowing lymph to move along a lymph vessel.

Question 6

Function of tonsils

Answer 6

trap/destroy inhaled pathogens

Question 7

Function of spleen

Answer 7

Filters and stores blood, WBC and platelets
Breaks down abnormal RBC/other cellular material

Question 8

Describe the primary function of lymph fluid

Answer 8

• Transport lymphocytes during the immune response
• Transport proteins and fats