Bio 245 exam 4 lymphatic system
Primary Lymphatic System - ANS-formation and maturation of lymphocytes
red bone marrow and thymus
formation of lymph (driving forces, lymphatic capillaries) - ANS-*hydrostatic pressure
(Driving force) of interstitial fluid pushed into capillaries.
*lymphatic pathway-capillaries= closed-ended tubules that extend into interstitial fluid
function of lymphatic system - ANS-*transport and house lymphocytes and other
immune cells
*return excess fluid in body tissue to blood to maintain blood volume
Secondary lymphatic structure - ANS-(do not form lymphocytes)
*maturation of some cells
*store immunes system cells
* sites of immune response initiation
Structure of Spleen - ANS-*largest lymphatic organ
*function: filter and monitor blood, store erythrocytes and platelets
Structures Include
*White pulp related to immune system
*Red pulp related to cardiovascular system
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