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Question: Identify each labeled structure in the image. thymus, thoracic duct, tonsils, and spleen On
average, how much interstitial fluid becomes lymph each day? Tiny lymphatic vessels called lacteals
transport __ _. The smallest of the lymph vessels are lymphatic __ _. The lymphatic system aids the
____ system by transporting excess interstitial fluid instead of blood. The structure labeled A is
the_______chyli.
Answer:
A Thymus B Thoracic duct C Tonsils D Spleen 3 liters lipids capillaries cardiovascular The lymphatic
system aids the digestive system by carrying dietary fat but it aids the cardiovascular system by
transporting excess interstitial fluid. The immune system is considered part of the lymphatic system.
cisterna
Question: When blood plasma leaks out of the capillaries it is then called _ _. A buildup of excess
interstitial fluid causes swelling, a condition called _. Lymph drains from lymphatic trunks into a
lymphatic _____ _. Lymphatic capillaries are ____ vessels. closed-ended What helps to hold the
endothelial cells of lymphatic capillaries to nearby structures? Lymphatic capillaries located in the GI
tract are called __ _. When excess interstitial fluid is not reabsorbed, the tissues swell causing a
condition called ____ _.
Answer:
Interstitial fluid edema ducts Anchoring filaments lacteals edema, lymphedema, or Edema A lymphatic
vessel
Question: What is this a picture of? Lymphatic capillaries are usually_____ in diameter than blood
capillaries. This picture depicts a____ capillary. Lymph vessels transport dietary __ _. lipids
Lymphatic vessels resemble small ___ _. veins?
Answer:
Larger lymphatic
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Question: Identify each labeled structure in the image. thymus, thoracic duct, tonsils, and spleen On
average, how much interstitial fluid becomes lymph each day? Tiny lymphatic vessels called lacteals
transport __ _. The smallest of the lymph vessels are lymphatic __ _. The lymphatic system aids the
____ system by transporting excess interstitial fluid instead of blood. The structure labeled A is
the_______chyli.
Answer:
A Thymus B Thoracic duct C Tonsils D Spleen 3 liters lipids capillaries cardiovascular The lymphatic
system aids the digestive system by carrying dietary fat but it aids the cardiovascular system by
transporting excess interstitial fluid. The immune system is considered part of the lymphatic system.
cisterna
Question: When blood plasma leaks out of the capillaries it is then called _ _. A buildup of excess
interstitial fluid causes swelling, a condition called _. Lymph drains from lymphatic trunks into a
lymphatic _____ _. Lymphatic capillaries are ____ vessels. closed-ended What helps to hold the
endothelial cells of lymphatic capillaries to nearby structures? Lymphatic capillaries located in the GI
tract are called __ _. When excess interstitial fluid is not reabsorbed, the tissues swell causing a
condition called ____ _.
Answer:
Interstitial fluid edema ducts Anchoring filaments lacteals edema, lymphedema, or Edema A lymphatic
vessel
Question: What is this a picture of? Lymphatic capillaries are usually_____ in diameter than blood
capillaries. This picture depicts a____ capillary. Lymph vessels transport dietary __ _. lipids
Lymphatic vessels resemble small ___ _. veins?
Answer:
Larger lymphatic
