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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.  
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What is the composition of the lymphatic system?   Lymph fluid, lymph vessels, & specialized tissues & organs.  
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What is the movement of the lymphatic system?   Moves in only 1 direction toward subclavian veins.  
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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.  
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Which moves faster: Blood circulation or lymphatic circulation?   Blood circulation because it has a pump and the lymphatic doesn't.  
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Is the lymphatic system part of the immune system?   Yes.  
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What are all the lymph vessels?   Lymph capillaries,lymph vessels,lymphatic trunks, & 2 main collecting ducts.  
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Which has more valves: Lymph vessels or blood veins?   Lymph vessels.  
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All lymph vessels merge in 1 region for draining, what is that region?   Lymph trunks.  
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How many lymphatic ducts are there and what are their names?   2; Right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct.  
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Name the lymph organs.   Thymus gland, spleen, tonsils, Peyer's patches, appendix, & nodes (the filters).  
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What are the benefits of massage to the lymphatic system?   Facilitates movement of fluid generally & can help manage gross edema (swelling).  
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What is the first step of the lymphatic circulatory path?   Tissue fluid collected by lymph capillaries.  
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What is the 2nd step of the lymphatic circulatory path?   Tissue fluid is moved from lymph capillaries and into lymph vessels.  
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What is the 3rd step of the lymphatic circulatory path?   Tissue fluid is passed through lymph nodes (filtration).  
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What is the 4th step of the lymphatic circulatory path?   Tissue fluid then passes into larger lymph vessels & into lymphatic trunks.  
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What is the last step of the lymphatic circulatory path?   Tissue fluid is "dumped" from lymphatic trunks into subclavian veins.  
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