A&P chapter 16 study notes

the organs of the lymphatic system also defend the body against infection by ______.

disease-causing agents

the thoracic duct is located along side the aorta in the abdominal and thoracic cavity, and empties into the _____

left subclavian vein

examples of lymphatic trunks are ________

lumbar, intestinal, intercostal, bronchomediastinal, subclavian, and jugular trunks

______ is fluid inside a lymphatic capillary.

lymph

the walls of lymphatic capillaries are similar to ______.

blood capillaries

lymphatic trunks join one of two __________

collecting ducts

the thin walls of capillaries make it possible for tissue fluid from _____ to enter the lymphatic capillaries.

interstitial space

lymphatic vessels transport excess fluid away from ______ and return it to the _______.

interstitial spaces ; bloodstream

the thoracic duct drains lymph from the _______ as well as from the ________

intestinal, lumbar, and intercostal trunks ; left jugular, left subclavian, and left bronchomediastinal trunks.

_____ are lymphatic capillaries in the lining of the small intestine and function to transport fats to the ______.

lacteals ; venous system

larger lymphatic vessels lead to _____

lymph nodes

_______ are microscopic, closed ended tubes that extend into interstitial spaces.

lymphatic capillaries

the _______ is a vast collection of cells and biochemicals that travel in the _____ and the organs and glands that produce them

lymphatic system ; lymphatic vessels

after leaving nodes, lymphatic vessels merge in larger _____

lymphatic trunks

the lymphatic system includes a _______ that assist in circulating body fluids

network of vessels

after leaving the two collecting ducts, lymph enters the venous system and becomes part of the _______

plasma

lymphatic trunks drain lymph from lymphatic vessels and are named for the _________

regions they serve

the right lymphatic duct drains ________

right jugular, right subclavian and right bronchomediastinal trunks

the right lymphatic duct is located on the right side of the thorax and empties into the ______

subclavian vein

the two collecting ducts are the _____and _____

thoracic duct ; right lymphatic duct

lymphatic vessels have ______ that prevent backflow of lymph.

valves

the walls of lymphatic vessels are similar to those of ______

veins