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functions of vessels
lab ex 37: functions of vessels, Lymphatic system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the flow of interstitial fluid & lymph? | lymphatic capillaries, lymph nodes, lymphatic trunks, lymphatic duct, |
| lymph nodes | activate B cells and T cells & also phagocytize the cellular debris & foreign material (bacteria, viruses) |
| conducting (elastic) arteries | close to the heart, made up of elastic fibers in the tunica media |
| distributing (muscular) arteries | farther away from heart, & have more smooth muscle in the tunica media |
| what is the lymphatic system composed of? | lymphatic capillaries, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph organs, & lymphatic (lymphoid) tissue |
| lymph node | is enclosed by a sheath of tissue called the capsule |