BIOD 152 Module 5
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BIOD 152 Module 5
- Lymphatic vessles
Answer:
-transport lymph -extend throughout most of body -one way flow valves -dependent on muscular contraction
- What is lymph?
Answer:
-excess tissue fluid found between cells when fluid is going from arterials to capillaries to venules -once the fluid enters the lymph cap. it is then called lymph -contains WBC, fats, water, proteins, salts...
- Lymphatic capillaries
Answer:
-absorbs fats & transports clean lymph fluid to the blood stream -Connected to capillaries of cardio system
- Flow of lymphatic capillaries
Answer: Lymph Cap -> large lymph vessels -> venous blood of the cardio system
- What is the lymphatic system?
Answer: helps with immunity to defend the body against disease
- Where are groups of lymph nodes located?
Answer: axilla, groin, neck, intestinal regions
- Where are lymphocytes found and what do they do?
Answer:
-In lymph nodes -They eliminate pathogens
- Where do lymphatic vessels enter venous circulation?
Answer:
-Thoracic duct (left lymphatic duct) -Right lymphatic duct
- Which lymphatic duct drains to the left subclavian vein?
Answer: Thoracic duct (left lymphatic duct)
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