Fundamentals of the Lymphatic System

Question	Answer
Lymphoid System Functions	"overflow system" - drains leaked fluid - removes debris from cellular decomposition and infection - absorption and transport of dietary fat -immune response
Lymphatic Plexuses	networks of lymphatic capillaries that originate blindly in extra/intracellular spaces of tissue
Lymphatic Vessels	bodywide network of thin-walled vessels that have abundant lymphatic valves
Lymph	tissue fluid that enters lymph capillaries and conveyed by lymphatic vessels (clear, watery, yellow)
Lymph nodes	small masses of lymphatic tissue along course of lymphatic vessels - filters lymph
Lymphocytes	circulating cells of immune system that react against foreign bodies
Lymphoid organs	Thymus, red bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, walls of alimentary tract and appendix Makes lymphocytes
RIght Lymphatic Duct	Drains lymph from bodys RUQ enters Right Venous Angle - (junction of right internal jugular and right subclavian veins)
Thoracic Duct	drains lymph of remainder of body (left side of head, chest, left arm, and all of lower half)

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