Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
Another word for plasma
A
Tissue fluid
2
Q
Function
A
Collect tissue fluid and returns it to blood system
Fight infection
Transports fat away from intestine
3
Q
What does the lymphatic system transport digested fat away from
A
Intestine
4
Q
Two main lympathics
A
Thoracic duct
Right lymphatic duct
5
Q
Where do the lymphathic drain into
A
Subclavian veins in the neck
6
Q
What helps lymph’s move around the body
A
Valves
Muscular movement
7
Q
What is the liquid part of blood called
A
Plasma
8
Q
Role of plasma
A
Acts as a transport medium for cells
9
Q
Role of red blood cells
A
Carry oxygen
10
Q
Role of white blood cells
A
Fight infection
11
Q
Role of cell platelets
A
Clotting
12
Q
Why is it essential to know someone’s blood group
A
For safe transfusions
13
Q
Another blood grouping system
A
Rhesus factor
14
Q
Lymph
A
Liquid
15
Q
Glands
A
Clusters of lymph nodes
