Lymphtic

Question 1

What are the general functions of the Lymphatic system?

Answer 1

Supports the cardiovascular system

Supports the immune system

Question 2

What are the main components of the Lymphatic system?

Answer 2

Lymph
Lymphatic vessels
Lymphoid Tissues and Organs

Question 3

How are Lymphatic capillaries different than Cardiovascular capillaries?

Answer 3

Larger Lumen
Thinner walls w/ gaps
No basement membrane
No tight junctions
ENDOTHELIAL CELLS OVERLAP FORMING ONE WAY VALVES

Question 4

How are Lymphatic vessels the same/different from Cardiovascular vessels?

Answer 4

SIMILARITIES:
-Have valves to prevent backflow
-Skeletal muscle contractions aid movement of fluid inside vessels
DIFFERENCES:
-Wider lumen
-Thinner vessel walls
-No clear boundaries between layers

Question 5

What is the direction of flow for lymph?

Answer 5

• Lymph capillaries
• Lymphatic collecting vessels
• Lymph nodes
• Lymphatic trunks
• Lymphatic ducts
• Subclavian veins (of circulatory system)