BIOL 252-MODULE 5_ PROBLEM SET - ESSENTIAL HUMAN
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II W-LAB
Module 5: Problem Set
Due No due date Points 5 Questions 6 Time Limit None
Attempt History
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LATEST Attempt 1 995 minutes 5 out of 5
Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Oct 26 at 3:10pm
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, Question 1 pts
Anatomy of the Lymphatic system
1. The lymphatic system is closely connected with what other body
system?
2. What are lymphatic vessels?
3. What are three functions of the lymphatic system?
4. What is lymph?
5. Describe the flow of lymph.
6. True or false: Lymph vessels are only found in the lower extremities.
7. Describe the structure of lymph vessels.
8. Label the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct.
Your Answer:
1. Cardiovascular system
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, 2. The lymphatic vessels take up excess tissue fluid and return it to the
bloodstream
3. a.The lymphatic vessels take up excess tissue fluid and return it to the
bloodstream.
b.Lymphatic capillaries absorb fats and transport them to the
bloodstream.
c. The lymphatic system helps with immunity to defend the body
against disease.
4. Lymph is excess tissue fluid entering the lymphatic capillaries from the
interstitial fluid not returned by the cardiovascular system.
5. The lymph flows one way, from the lymphatic capillary system to the
subclavian veins, where it joins the venous circulation to return to the
heart.
6. False. They are found throughout most sections of the body.
7. The valves prevent the backward flow of lymph. The return of the lymph
fluid into circulation is solely dependent on the squeezing action of
skeletal muscles, squeezing the fluid one way through the lymphatic
vessels.
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II W-LAB
Module 5: Problem Set
Due No due date Points 5 Questions 6 Time Limit None
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 995 minutes 5 out of 5
Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Oct 26 at 3:10pm
This attempt took 995 minutes.
https://www.stuvia.com/user/MBoffin 1/19
, Question 1 pts
Anatomy of the Lymphatic system
1. The lymphatic system is closely connected with what other body
system?
2. What are lymphatic vessels?
3. What are three functions of the lymphatic system?
4. What is lymph?
5. Describe the flow of lymph.
6. True or false: Lymph vessels are only found in the lower extremities.
7. Describe the structure of lymph vessels.
8. Label the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct.
Your Answer:
1. Cardiovascular system
https://www.stuvia.com/user/MBoffin 2/19
, 2. The lymphatic vessels take up excess tissue fluid and return it to the
bloodstream
3. a.The lymphatic vessels take up excess tissue fluid and return it to the
bloodstream.
b.Lymphatic capillaries absorb fats and transport them to the
bloodstream.
c. The lymphatic system helps with immunity to defend the body
against disease.
4. Lymph is excess tissue fluid entering the lymphatic capillaries from the
interstitial fluid not returned by the cardiovascular system.
5. The lymph flows one way, from the lymphatic capillary system to the
subclavian veins, where it joins the venous circulation to return to the
heart.
6. False. They are found throughout most sections of the body.
7. The valves prevent the backward flow of lymph. The return of the lymph
fluid into circulation is solely dependent on the squeezing action of
skeletal muscles, squeezing the fluid one way through the lymphatic
vessels.
https://www.stuvia.com/user/MBoffin 3/19
