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What is the function of lymphatic system?
What is the function of lymphatic system?
- Transporting oxygen to cells
- Producing and storing glucose
- Maintaining fluid balance (correct)
- Absorbing nutrients from the digestive system
What is the composition of lymph?
What is the composition of lymph?
- Similar to blood plasma with more proteins
- Similar to blood plasma with fewer proteins (correct)
- Similar to interstitial fluid with fewer proteins
- Similar to interstitial fluid with more proteins
What is the direction of lymphatic circulation?
What is the direction of lymphatic circulation?
- Towards the heart (correct)
- Towards the lungs
- Towards the kidneys
- Two-way system
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Study Notes
- Lymph is a clear fluid similar to blood plasma but with fewer proteins
- Lymph is formed from interstitial fluid surrounding cells and tissues
- Lymphatic vessels collect and transport lymph through lymph nodes
- Lymph nodes filter out foreign substances and pathogens
- The lymphatic system includes organs such as bone marrow, spleen, thymus gland, lymphoid tissue, lymph nodes, and tonsils
- Functions of the lymphatic system include maintaining fluid balance, transporting dietary lipids, and providing immunity
- Lymphatic circulation is a one-way system towards the heart
- The lymphatic system absorbs fats from the digestive system and transports them to the bloodstream
- Lymphatic organs produce and store immune cells to fight infections and diseases
- The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, organs, and tissues working together.
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