Lymphatic System Overview

Lymphatic System Overview

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Biology

10th Grade

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Yarissa Williams

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Lymphatic System

Back

A network of vessels that transports fluids.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Components of Lymph

Back

96% Water, 4% Other (dissolved solids, cells, ions, nutrients, gases, proteins, hormones, enzymes).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fluid Balance

Back

Absorbs excess tissue fluid to return it to the bloodstream.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fat Absorption

Back

Absorbs lipids and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive tract.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Defense

Back

Removes harmful substances from lymph and blood.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Percentage of Fluid Not Reabsorbed

Back

Approximately 10% of the fluid that exits blood capillaries is not reabsorbed.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Consequences of Excess Fluid

Back

If this excess fluid was not absorbed it would remain in the interstitial space, resulting in potentially dangerous edema (swelling).

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