BLG111 - Quiz 2 questions with correct answers

what does the lymphatic system do? CORRECT ANSWER returns fluids leaked from blood vessels back to blood what are the three parts of the lymphatic system? CORRECT ANSWER A) network of lymphatic vessels B) lymph: fluid in vessels C) lymph nodes: cleanse lymph what is the purpose of the lymphoid organs/tissues? CORRECT ANSWER structural basis of immune system what is in the fluid that lymphatic capillaries reabsorb? CORRECT ANSWER water plasma proteins bacteria cancer cells debris lymphatic capillaries are everywhere except ________. CORRECT ANSWER bones & teeth how do the mini valves of lymphatic capillaries work? CORRECT ANSWER if pressure is high in IF than in the capillary, it opens - closes for the opposite what are the parts of a lymphatic capillary? CORRECT ANSWER endothelial cell mini valve collagen filaments that anchor the mini valve to CT