Lymphatic System

Question 1

Function of Lymphatic System

Answer 1

• Fluid balance
• Fat absorption
• Immunoglobulin defence

Question 2

Major organs in Lymphatic system

Answer 2

• Spleen
• Thymus gland
• Lymphatic vessels
• Lymph Nodes

Question 3

Lymph

Answer 3

Clear, watery liquid formed from interstitial (between cells) fluid
When interstitial fluid enters lymph vessel it is then called lymph.

Question 4

How does lymph move through lymph vessels

Answer 4

Lymph does not actively pump like blood. Instead the surrounding skeletal muscles provide pressure, which pushes the fluid along.

Question 5

2 cells found in lymph nodes

Answer 5

Lymphocytes - type of leukocyte found in lymphatic system

Macrophages - cells that engulf foreign substance

Question 6

Lymph nodules

Answer 6

Not surrounded by a capsule like lymph nodes are.
e.g. tonsils, appendix, spleen, thymus gland
Appendix and tonsils have high concentration of lymph nodules.