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