the interstitial fluid that enters lymphatic capillaries will contain some waste materials

Sometimes called lymph glands, but are not true glands.

White blood cells

A series of vessels or ducts that carry excess tissue fluid.

The Lymphatic system helps the body fight ______.

Ducts, lymph vessels, nodes, and organs that carry lymphs

Has both lymphatic and hematologic functions

A fluid that sends out immune cells

Drain fluid from specific areas of the body.

Lymph capillaries carry lymph into larger vessels called ________ vessels.

prevents edema

Produces thymocytes and T-cells

A fluid that leaks out of capillaries and cleans body tissues

Compared to plasma, ____ is made up of more water, sugar and electrolytes

The _______ is the largest organ in the lymphatic system.

interstitial fluid that enters lymphatic capillaries contains microorganisms, cellular debris, and other foreign matter that must be removed.

Nodules of lymphoid tissue found in epithelial surfaces

White blood cells that take out damaged cells throughout the blood stream.

Found at the beginning of the lymph drainage system.

_____ allow body movements to propel lymph toward the heart.

Enzymes are transported in lymph to blood from their cells of origin.

A general term for lymphoid tissue found in the lining of the intestine

Accumulation of fluid in the tissues.

Picked up as lymph vessels pass through a lymph node.

______ ________ is how cells receive some of the nutrients carried by plasma.