Reabsorption of excess tissue fluid
Fluid Recovery
Cells involved in the immune response
Immunity
Absorbs lipids missed by the GI capillaries
Lipid Absorption
Colorless fluid similar to plasma, but lower in protein
Lymph
Empties into the right subclavian vein
Right Lymphatic Duct
Empties into the left subclavian vein
Thoracic Duct
White Blood Cells:
Phagocytic
Neutrophils
White Blood Cells:
Involved in specific immunity
Lymphocytes
White Blood Cells:
Produces histamine
Basophils
White Blood Cells:
Toxic to parasites, some phagocytosis
Eosinophils
Phagocytic as mature macrophages
Monocytes