Lymphatic System
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fernandokathleen on May 25, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 lymphatic system | a subdivision of the cardiovascular system |
| spleen | produces the lymphocytes |
| maintenance of fluid balance production of lymphocytes absorption and transportation of lipids from the intestine to the bloodstream | three basic functions of the lymphatic system |
| lymph lymphatic vessels and ducts lymph nodes | major structures of the lymphatic system |
| lymphatic capillaries | blind-ended tubes, single cell thickness capillary walls. cells briefly separate to allow lymph fluid from the tissue to flow in |
| lymphatic capillaries | exchange substances between blood and tissue |
| lymph fluid | a clear, watery fluid that transports waste products and proteins out of the spaces between the cells of the body tissues |
| lymph fluid | destroys bacteria or other pathogens present |
| lymphatic | blood circulates throughout the entire body in the _ system |
| lymphatic | Blood is pumped through the body by the heart in the _ system |
| lymphatic | Blood is filtered by the kidneys; waste removed by the urinary system in the _ system |
| lymphatic | Blood flow is an open system through the capillaries in the _ system |
| lymphatic | The colors of blood makes the vein/arteries visible in the _ system |
| cardiovascular | Lymph flows in one direction in the _ system |
| cardiovascular | lymphatic system is a closed system in the _ system |
| cardiovascular | lymph must depend on help from muscles to move in the _ system |
| cardiovascular | lymph is clear; lymphatic vessels are not easily visible in the _ system |
| cardiovascular | Lymph is filtered by the lymph nodes along the lymphatic vessels throughout the body in the _ system |
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