Chapter 20: Lymphatic System question n answers graded A+ 2023/2024

Chapter 20: Lymphatic System Lymph, lymphatic vessels, lymphoid organs and lymphoid tissue (throughout the body) - correct answer What four structures comprise the lymphatic system? Return fluid to the bloodstream, absorbs fat and fat soluble vitamins from the intestines, and defends the body against disease - correct answer What are the three main functions of the lymphatic system? Lymph - correct answer A clear fluid that resembles plasma is known as _____. Water, electrolytes, waste products and proteins - correct answer Lymph is made up of what four components? 20 - correct answer Approximately _____ liters of lymph filter through from the interstitium each day. True - correct answer True or False: Lymph is returned to the venous blood. Edema - correct answer If the lymphatic system did not return fluid to the blood stream, _____ would result. Left - correct answer The thoracic duct is dumped into the (right/left) subclavian. False (veins) - correct answer True or False: the distribution of lymphatic vessels is similar to that of the arteries. Capillaries - correct answer Lymphatic _____ contain pores and valves. Subclavian vein / internal jugular vein - correct answer Lymphatic capillaries drain into larger vessels that eventually drain into the venous system at the junction of the _____ and the _____ on either side.