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What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
- To produce red blood cells
- To regulate body temperature
- To synthesize proteins
- To drain body fluids and return them to the bloodstream (correct)
What causes the accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space?
What causes the accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space?
- Blood pressure (correct)
- Immune system response
- Nervous system activity
- Muscle contractions
What term is used to describe interstitial fluid once it has entered the lymphatic system?
What term is used to describe interstitial fluid once it has entered the lymphatic system?
- Hemoglobin
- Lymph (correct)
- Glucose
- Plasma
How much of the 20 liters of plasma released into the interstitial space is reabsorbed directly by the blood vessels?
How much of the 20 liters of plasma released into the interstitial space is reabsorbed directly by the blood vessels?
What may result from the inappropriate accumulation of protein-rich interstitial fluid in the tissue spaces?
What may result from the inappropriate accumulation of protein-rich interstitial fluid in the tissue spaces?
Besides draining excess fluid, what other functions do lymphatic vessels serve?
Besides draining excess fluid, what other functions do lymphatic vessels serve?
What is the term used to describe the accumulation of protein-rich interstitial fluid in the tissue spaces?
What is the term used to describe the accumulation of protein-rich interstitial fluid in the tissue spaces?
How much interstitial fluid is reabsorbed directly by the blood vessels from the 20 liters of plasma released into the interstitial space each day?
How much interstitial fluid is reabsorbed directly by the blood vessels from the 20 liters of plasma released into the interstitial space each day?
What is the main function of lymphatic vessels besides draining excess fluid?
What is the main function of lymphatic vessels besides draining excess fluid?
What happens to the remaining three liters of interstitial fluid that is not reabsorbed directly by blood vessels?
What happens to the remaining three liters of interstitial fluid that is not reabsorbed directly by blood vessels?
Which system uses lymphatic vessels as convenient avenues for transporting dietary lipids and fat-soluble vitamins absorbed in the gut?
Which system uses lymphatic vessels as convenient avenues for transporting dietary lipids and fat-soluble vitamins absorbed in the gut?
What term is used to describe interstitial fluid once it has entered the lymphatic system?
What term is used to describe interstitial fluid once it has entered the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
What distinguishes lymphatic vessels from cardiovascular vessels in terms of pumping?
What distinguishes lymphatic vessels from cardiovascular vessels in terms of pumping?
Where are lymph nodes commonly found in humans?
Where are lymph nodes commonly found in humans?
What role do lymph nodes play in the immune system?
What role do lymph nodes play in the immune system?
How is lymph forced through lymphatic vessels in humans?
How is lymph forced through lymphatic vessels in humans?
What is the function of one-way valves in lymphatic vessels?
What is the function of one-way valves in lymphatic vessels?
