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Massage - Lymphatic

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Lymphatic Sys. - Ques.Lymphatic Sys. - Answers
What are the functions of the lymphatic system? Return of excess fluids to bloodstream, transport of large molecules to blood, & filtration of fluids to remove pathogens & other impurities.
What is the composition of the lymphatic system? Lymph fluid, lymph vessels, & specialized tissues & organs.
What is the movement of the lymphatic system? Moves in only 1 direction toward subclavian veins.
How does the lymphatic system circulate? Circulates via pressure exerted on vessel walls by action of skeletal muscles or in pressure changes within thorax & abdomen during breathing.
Which moves faster: Blood circulation or lymphatic circulation? Blood circulation because it has a pump and the lymphatic doesn't.
Is the lymphatic system part of the immune system? Yes.
What are all the lymph vessels? Lymph capillaries,lymph vessels,lymphatic trunks, & 2 main collecting ducts.
Which has more valves: Lymph vessels or blood veins? Lymph vessels.
All lymph vessels merge in 1 region for draining, what is that region? Lymph trunks.
How many lymphatic ducts are there and what are their names? 2; Right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct.
Name the lymph organs. Thymus gland, spleen, tonsils, Peyer's patches, appendix, & nodes (the filters).
What are the benefits of massage to the lymphatic system? Facilitates movement of fluid generally & can help manage gross edema (swelling).
What is the first step of the lymphatic circulatory path? Tissue fluid collected by lymph capillaries.
What is the 2nd step of the lymphatic circulatory path? Tissue fluid is moved from lymph capillaries and into lymph vessels.
What is the 3rd step of the lymphatic circulatory path? Tissue fluid is passed through lymph nodes (filtration).
What is the 4th step of the lymphatic circulatory path? Tissue fluid then passes into larger lymph vessels & into lymphatic trunks.
What is the last step of the lymphatic circulatory path? Tissue fluid is "dumped" from lymphatic trunks into subclavian veins.
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