Lymphatic Sys

Question 1

Functions of Lymph Sys (3)

Answer 1

Fluid balance, fat absorption, and immunological defense

Question 2

Major Organs of Lymph Sys

Answer 2

Spleen, thymus, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes

Question 3

Lymph

Answer 3

A clear, watery fluid that is formed from interstitial fluid

Question 4

Interstitial Fluid Diffusion

Answer 4

90% of interstitial fluid diffuses back into the capillaries, 10% enters the lymphatic vessel

Question 5

Lymph Capillaries

Answer 5

Dead ends of lymph vessels

Question 6

Epithelial Cells

Answer 6

Overlapping, line the lymph capillaries and allow fluid to enter