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Lymphatic System Overview and Functions

The lymphatic system functions to maintain fluid balance, support the immune system, and transport fats. Lymph is a clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system after originating from interstitial fluid. Lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries in their roles and structures. Lymph nodes filter lymph and contain lymphocytes to maintain normal blood volume and pressure by draining excess fluid from tissues. Regional lymph nodes are located in the neck, armpit, chest, abdomen, groin, and behind the ear. The primary lymphatic organs produce lymphoid cells and the secondary lymphatic organs provide surveillance for pathogens. In the spleen, the white pulp produces white blood cells and

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Lymphatic System Overview and Functions

The lymphatic system functions to maintain fluid balance, support the immune system, and transport fats. Lymph is a clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system after originating from interstitial fluid. Lymphatic capillaries differ from blood capillaries in their roles and structures. Lymph nodes filter lymph and contain lymphocytes to maintain normal blood volume and pressure by draining excess fluid from tissues. Regional lymph nodes are located in the neck, armpit, chest, abdomen, groin, and behind the ear. The primary lymphatic organs produce lymphoid cells and the secondary lymphatic organs provide surveillance for pathogens. In the spleen, the white pulp produces white blood cells and

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Lymphatic System Questions

 What are the functions of the lymphatic system?


Fluid Balance, Immune System Support, Transport of Fats

 Describe what lymph is.


lymph is a clear fluid that originates from interstitial fluid and circulates through the lymphatic system.

 How are lymphatic capillaries different from blood


capillaries?
lymphatic capillaries and blood capillaries have different roles and structures

 What is the function of a lymph node?


To filter lymph, To contain lymphocytes and To maintain normal blood volume and pressure in the body
by draining excess fluid from the tissues
 Where are the groups of regional lymph nodes
located?
Neck, Armpit (axillary), Chest, Abdomen, Groin, Behind your ear

 What are the primary lymph organs and what is their


purpose? The primary lymphatic organs, also known as central lymphoid/lymphatic organs, are
responsible for producing lymphoid cells from progenitor cells

 What are the secondary lymphatic organs and what is


their purpose? Secondary lymphoid organs12345are collections of lymphoid tissues that
provide constant surveillance for pathogens. They include: MALT, Lymph nodes and Spleen

 In the spleen the parenchyma consists of white pulp


and red pulp. What is the function of each area?
The function of the white pulp in the spleen is to produce white blood cells and antibodies and
the red pulp acts as a filter, removing waste from the blood and getting rid of old or damaged blood
cells
Label the lymphatic organs on the following diagram

Palatine tonsil

Cervical lymph node


Right Subclavian vein

thoracic duct

Thymus
axillary lymph node

thoracic duct
Spleen

Peyer's patch
(small intestine)

Inguinal node

bone marrow
lymphatic vessels

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