Biology - Chapter 27: Lymphatic system

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structure

  • one-way system of dead-ending vessels & lymph node

lymph nodes:

  • swellings in lymph vessels…contains lymph (interstitial fluid)

  • interstitial fluid = leakage of fluid from blood capillaries

  • lymph contains: extracellular fluid, WBCs, proteins, fat

  • differs from blood = no RBCs

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functions

  1. Collect tissue fluid return it to the blood

  2. Defend body against infection

    • filter + destroy germs

    • stores lymphocytes

  3. Absorbs and transport fats

  4. involved in hearing and balance

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