lymphatic systems

• how much tissue fluid does not return to the venous end of the capillary bed and into the lymphatic capillaries


  10%
• what is meant by the lymphatic capillaries


  these are small micro vessels used to remove tissue fluid
• where are lymphatic capillaries found


  these are found between cells
• what are the two functions of the lymphatic system


  absorption of lipids in the small intestines , and the formation of lymphocytes to prevent disease
• what is the remaining fluid left behind from the lymphatic system called


  lymph
• what will eventually happen to lymph


  it will return to the blood in the circulatory system