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What is the primary function of lymphatic capillaries in tissue drainage?
What is the primary function of lymphatic capillaries in tissue drainage?
- To prevent tissues from swelling by removing excess fluid and particulate matter. (correct)
- To directly reabsorb all fluids back into the bloodstream.
- To produce red blood cells and transport them to the tissues.
- To deliver nutrients and oxygen to body cells.
Which components are part of the lymphatic system?
Which components are part of the lymphatic system?
- Interstitial fluid, lymph capillaries, veins and arteries
- Lymph, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and liver
- Lymph, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, spleen and thymus (correct)
- Blood, heart, lymph vessels, and kidneys
What happens to the fluid that escapes from blood capillaries into the tissues?
What happens to the fluid that escapes from blood capillaries into the tissues?
- It is entirely reabsorbed back into the arterial end of the blood capillaries.
- Most is reabsorbed directly back into the bloodstream, while the excess is drained by lymphatic vessels. (correct)
- It evaporates into the surrounding air.
- It is entirely reabsorbed back into the venous end of the blood capillaries.
What would most likely occur if lymphatic vessels were blocked or damaged?
What would most likely occur if lymphatic vessels were blocked or damaged?
How does the fluid in lymphatic capillaries differ from the fluid in blood capillaries?
How does the fluid in lymphatic capillaries differ from the fluid in blood capillaries?
What is the role of lymph nodes in maintaining the health of the tissues?
What is the role of lymph nodes in maintaining the health of the tissues?
Where do lymphatic vessels eventually empty the lymph they carry?
Where do lymphatic vessels eventually empty the lymph they carry?
Which organs are considered part of the lymphatic system?
Which organs are considered part of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary consequence if tissues are not properly drained by the lymphatic system?
What is the primary consequence if tissues are not properly drained by the lymphatic system?
What process occurs in lymph nodes that contributes to immune function?
What process occurs in lymph nodes that contributes to immune function?
Why is tissue drainage an important lymphatic system function?
Why is tissue drainage an important lymphatic system function?
What consequences arise if the lymphatic vessels do not drain excess fluid from the tissues?
What consequences arise if the lymphatic vessels do not drain excess fluid from the tissues?
Approximately how much fluid is drained away by the lymphatic vessels daily?
Approximately how much fluid is drained away by the lymphatic vessels daily?
Which fluid type is most similar in composition to interstitial fluid?
Which fluid type is most similar in composition to interstitial fluid?
Why is the lymphatic system considered a vital part of the immune system?
Why is the lymphatic system considered a vital part of the immune system?
What is the role of the bone marrow in the lymphatic system?
What is the role of the bone marrow in the lymphatic system?
According to the content, what can be defined as Diffuse Lymphoid tissue?
According to the content, what can be defined as Diffuse Lymphoid tissue?
How does aging primarily affect the lymphatic system?
How does aging primarily affect the lymphatic system?
What primarily affects immune responses as the human body ages?
What primarily affects immune responses as the human body ages?
Which specific process increases dramatically if lymphatic vessels can't return fluid to the cardiovascular system?
Which specific process increases dramatically if lymphatic vessels can't return fluid to the cardiovascular system?
What is the normal blood volume that, if disrupted, would cause the blood volume to fail?
What is the normal blood volume that, if disrupted, would cause the blood volume to fail?
Why should tissues be kept from swelling?
Why should tissues be kept from swelling?
What volume of tissue fluid needs to be constantly moved?
What volume of tissue fluid needs to be constantly moved?
How are dissolved substances transported daily?
How are dissolved substances transported daily?
Where exactly does the fluid containing the plasma return?
Where exactly does the fluid containing the plasma return?
What can directly reabsorb fluids?
What can directly reabsorb fluids?
The bloodstream receives direct fluid from where?
The bloodstream receives direct fluid from where?
What is another term for tissue fluid?
What is another term for tissue fluid?
What is the name given to the fluid flowing in a lymphatic vessel?
What is the name given to the fluid flowing in a lymphatic vessel?
Which of the following structures is directly responsible for returning escaped fluids to the bloodstream?
Which of the following structures is directly responsible for returning escaped fluids to the bloodstream?
How does the lymphatic system contribute to maintaining fluid balance in the body?
How does the lymphatic system contribute to maintaining fluid balance in the body?
In the context of tissue fluid drainage, what distinguishes lymphatic capillaries from blood capillaries?
In the context of tissue fluid drainage, what distinguishes lymphatic capillaries from blood capillaries?
What implication arises from the tissues not experiencing tissue drainage?
What implication arises from the tissues not experiencing tissue drainage?
What is the composition of lymph?
What is the composition of lymph?
How does the structure of lymphatic capillaries support their function?
How does the structure of lymphatic capillaries support their function?
What is the general functions of the lymphatic system, outside of fluid drainage?
What is the general functions of the lymphatic system, outside of fluid drainage?
What role do the immune cells within lymph nodes play in maintaining tissue health?
What role do the immune cells within lymph nodes play in maintaining tissue health?
How does the drainage of fluid by lymphatic capillaries contribute to overall cardiovascular health?
How does the drainage of fluid by lymphatic capillaries contribute to overall cardiovascular health?
Which component of the lymphatic system is directly responsible for filtering lymph?
Which component of the lymphatic system is directly responsible for filtering lymph?
What is the consequence of impaired lymphatic drainage on the tissues?
What is the consequence of impaired lymphatic drainage on the tissues?
How does diffuse lymphoid tissue contribute to immune function?
How does diffuse lymphoid tissue contribute to immune function?
Flashcards
Lymph
Lymph
Fluid flowing in a lymphatic vessel.
Lymph vessels
Lymph vessels
Network of vessels carrying lymph.
Lymph nodes
Lymph nodes
Small organs that filter lymph, containing immune cells.
Lymph organs and tissues
Lymph organs and tissues
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Tissue drainage
Tissue drainage
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Lymphatic capillaries
Lymphatic capillaries
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Larger Lymph Vessels
Larger Lymph Vessels
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Circulation of Lymph
Circulation of Lymph
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Lymph Nodes Function
Lymph Nodes Function
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Tonsils
Tonsils
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Spleen
Spleen
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Thymus Gland
Thymus Gland
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MALT
MALT
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Study Notes
- The body cells are bathed in interstitial (tissue) fluid, which leaks constantly out of the bloodstream through the permeable walls of blood capillaries
- Interstitial fluid is similar in composition to blood plasma
- Most of the fluid escaping from the bloodstream is reabsorbed into the venous ends of the blood capillaries
- Excess fluid, along with particulate matter (cell debris and bacteria), is removed by thin-walled lymphatic capillaries
- This prevents tissues from becoming swollen
- Drained fluids are filtered through lymph nodes, which are packed with immune cells
- Acts as an important defense function, monitoring health of tissues and alerting immune system to invaders
- Lymphatic capillaries merge to form larger lymphatic vessels, which empty into a major vein, returning escaped fluids to the bloodstream
- The lymphatic system consists of: lymph (fluid flowing in a lymphatic vessel), lymph vessels, lymph nodes, lymph organs (e.g. spleen and thymus), diffuse lymphoid tissue (e.g. tonsils), and bone marrow
Functions of the lymphatic system
- Chapter explores the structures and functions of these organs
- Considers the consequences of disorders of the immune system
- Main effects of ageing on the lymphatic system relate to declining immunity, described in Chapter 15
Tissue drainage
- Every day, around 21 liters of fluid from plasma, carrying dissolved substances and some plasma protein, escape from the arterial end of the capillaries and into the tissues
- Most of this fluid is returned directly to the bloodstream via the capillary at its venous end
- Excess fluid, about 3-4 liters, is drained away by the lymphatic vessels
- Without lymphatic drainage, tissues would rapidly become waterlogged, and the cardiovascular system would begin to fail as blood volume fell
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