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Lymphatic System
A&P 2402 Lymphatic System Fast Track Cards
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
11/25/2015

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Term
What is the major function of the Lymphatic System?
Definition
1. Immunity 2. Maintain a constant blood volume
Term
What are lacteals?
Definition
Lymphatic Capillaries
Term
Lacteals
Definition
Location: In the villi of the small intestine.
Function: Pick up and absorb only lipids which then go to the liver and are metabolised.
Term
What are some nutrients in the blood?
Definition
Proteins, carbs, vitamins, water
Term
Lymphatic Capillaries
Definition
1. No Valves
2. Made up of Simple Squamous E.T
3. Function: To pick-up interstitial fluid.
Term
There are no blood cells in....
Definition
Interstitial fluid, because they can't pass through walls.
Term
Once interstitial fluid is inside the lymphatic capillaries, it becomes...
Definition
lymph
Term
Lymphatic Vessels
Definition
1. Resemble Veins
2. Valves
3. Bigger structure
4. The ONLY structure that passes through lymph nodes.
Term
What is the purpose of the lymph node?
Definition
To filter lymph.
Term
Lymph nodes are divided into two sections called....
Definition
Convex/Concave surfaces (2)
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