Lympathic System

Question 1

Function of the system

Answer 1

Carries excess fluid leaked from blood plasma of the cardiovascular system into interstitial fluid area and back to the CVS via lymph vessels

Gives location for immune cells to multiply

Question 2

Components of the system

Answer 2

Lymphatic vessels - transport fluids back to the blood; interstitial fluid via lymphatic system
Lymphoid tissues & organs - house phagocytes and lymphocytes

Question 3

Where does Lymph originate

Answer 3

Blood plasma circulates through blod vessels, nutrients, waste products and gas are exchanged between blood and interstitial fluid

Most fluid are small solutes and forced out of capillary at the arterial end, moves back in at venous end

Question 4

What is the Thymus location and function

Answer 4

Anterior mediastinum overlying the heart; posterior to sternum

Question 5

Lymph Nodes

Answer 5

Removes foreign material and cancer cells from lymphatic vessels
Produces lymphocytes

Question 6

Spleen

Answer 6

left side of abdominal cavity beneath diaphragm
Filters and cleanses blood of bacteria