The Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two parts of the lymphatic system?
A
Lymphatic Vessels and Lymphoid Tissues and Organs
2
Q
What form a one-way system and makes the lymph flows only toward the heart.
A
Lymphatics
3
Q
What acts as a swinging door?
A
Minivalves
4
Q
What engulfs and destroys bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances in the lymph?
A
Macrophages
5
Q
What is the largest lymphatic vessel of the body?
A
Thoracic Duct
6
Q
What are the three regional lymph nodes?
A
Cervical, Axillary, and Inguinal Nodes
