Klose MLD A&P Study Questions With 100% Correct Answers.

Klose MLD A&P Study Questions With 100% Correct Answers. What are the components of the lymphatic system? - answer1) Lymph vessels 2) Lymph nodes 3) Lymphocytes 4) Peyer's patches (in GI tract) 5)Spleen 4) Thymus 5) Tonsils What are the functions of the lymphatic system? - answer1) Returns protein & water from the interstitium to the cardiovascular system. 2) Absorbs protein, fat & fat-soluble vitamins (chyle) 3) Recognizes & responds to foreign cells, microbes, & cancer cells What is the difference between lymph & blood capillaries? - answerLymph capillaries are: -larger for absorption of larger molecules -do not have valves -consist of flat endothelial cells, one layer -have anchoring filaments attached to the outside What is the main task of the lymph capillaries? - answerAbsorption of interstitial fluid What is a lymph collector (lymph vessels)? - answerA lymph collector contains valves. It also has the same structure as a blood capillary (3 layer muscular wall). This allows for defined direction and propulsion of lymph. What is a lymphangion? - answerIt is the contractor part of the lymph vessel. It is controlled by autonomic system.