lymphatic Flashcards
fluid recovery, immunity, lipid absorption
functions of lymphatic system
carries lymph from tissues to the blood stream
lymphatic vessels
spleen, lymph nodes, thymus, bone marrow
lymphoid organs/tissues
system of drainage vessels found among tissue cells and blood capillaries
lymphatic vessels
loses fluids and other substances to surrounding tissues
circulatory system
retrieves excess fluid, protein, debris, pathogens and returns them to circulatory system
lymphatic system
aids flow from abdominal to thoracic cavity
thoracic pump
drains lymph from upper right body
right lymphatic duct
drains lymph from entire lower body and upper left body
thoracic duct
subclavian veins
where does lymph enter at?
main collecting duct of the lymphatic system
thoracic duct
blockage of lymph drainage from a limb
edema
defend body against pathogens
leukocytes (WBC)
