LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

• 3 Main Functions of the Lymphatic System:

  • Fluid balance
  • Lipid absorption
  • Defense
• Lacteals - lymphatic vessels located in the lining of the digestive tract
• Chyle - lymph passing through lymphatic vessels
• The lymphatic system consists of:

  1. Fluid (lymph)
  2. Lymphatic vessels
  3. Lymphatic tissue
  4. Lymphatic nodules
  5. Lymph nodes
  6. Tonsils
  7. Spleen
  8. Thymus