Anatomy and Physiology Topic 14: Lymphatic System

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Lymphatic System is

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cells and biochemicals that travel in lymphatic vessels

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Lymphatic Systems Functions are to

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Transport fluid away from interstitial spaces

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Another major function of the lymphatic system is

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Attack foreign particles

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Lymphatic capillaries run parallel to networks of blood capillaries

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True

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Once inside the lymphatic vessels the fluid is called blood.

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False

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Lymph Nodes are

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Mass of lymphoid tissue located along the course of a lymphatic vessel

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What are the functions of lymph?

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Returns fluid back to the bloodstream and transports foreign particles to lymph nodes.

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All of the following are ways that can increase the flow of lymph through the lymphatic vessels except: Breathing, Smooth Muscle Contraction, Skeletal Muscle Contraction, Lymphatic valves, None, all of the above increase flow of lymph.

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None, all of the above increase flow of lymph

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Edema is

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Swelling

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Lymph nodes are absent in the central nervous system. True or False?

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True