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Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System Note Cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Functions of Lymphatic Systems | Transport fluids back to the blood; body defense and disease resistance; absorb interstitial fluid |
| Lymph | Excess tissue fluid carried by lymphatic vessels |
| Lymphatic Vessels | Moves blood back towards the heart; have valves and uses skeletal muscles |
| Lymphatic Capillaries | Where absorption of interstitial fluid occurs |
| Lymph Nodes | Checkpoint for lymph; contains macrophages and lymphocytes |
| Materials of Lymph | Water, blood cells, and proteins |