Chapter 20: Lymphatic System Prep Exam Questions With 100% Solved Solutions.
Lymph, lymphatic vessels, lymphoid organs and lymphoid tissue (throughout the body) - 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 - Answer What are the three main functions of the lymphatic system? Lymph - Answer A clear fluid that resembles plasma is known as _____. Water, electrolytes, waste products and proteins - Answer Lymph is made up of what four components? 20 - Answer Approximately _____ liters of lymph filter through from the interstitium each day. True - Answer True or False: Lymph is returned to the venous blood. Edema - Answer If the lymphatic system did not return fluid to the blood stream, _____ would result. Left - Answer The thoracic duct is dumped into the (right/left) subclavian. False (veins) - Answer True or False: the distribution of lymphatic vessels is similar to that of the arteries. Capillaries - Answer Lymphatic _____ contain pores and valves. Subclavian vein / internal jugular vein - Answer Lymphatic capillaries drain into larger vessels that eventually drain into the venous system at the junction of the _____ and the _____ on either side.
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