Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
Lymph vessels and nodes
A
Collects excess fluid and returns it to the heart.
2
Q
Valves
A
Ensure fluid travels in one direction.
3
Q
Lymphoid organs
A
Spleen
Thymus
Tonsils
Peyer’s Patches
4
Q
Like the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system includes a network of vessels that transports fluids.
A
The lymphatic system is important to our body’s defense system and its resistance to disease.
5
Q
The lymph vessels and nodes collect excess fluid from interstitial spaces and return it to the heart using a series of valves.
A
Lymphoid organs include the spleen, tonsils, and Peyer’s patches of the intestines.
