8/13/2019 Lymphatic System (Important Points)

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ALL IMPORTANT POINTS: LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

 Blood Vessels

SpleenLymph nodes

Lymphatic vessels &

Lymphatic ducts

 High BP

Lymph fluid:

1. Moved by what?

Muscle contraction.

2. Contain much what?

2L : Lipid &

Lymphocytes

 Blood

 Locationswhere IF is

returned:

Left & Right

Subclavian

Veins

Lymphatic System “Roads” 

-contain lymph fluid

-have many lymph nodes along the way

-have many valves

-closed-ended

3 Functions of Lymphatic System:

Body defensesystem

(lymphocytes)

To returninterstitial fluid

into the

 bloodstream

To transportlipid from small

intestines

Thymus

 Interstitial Fluid (IF)

2 main organs

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