lymphatic system

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what are the main functions of the lymphatic system
produce lymphocytes
transport fatty acids as chyle
acts as a filter for lymph
vessels and ducts carry excess tissue fluid back to circulation
where are fatty acids transported from in the lymphatic system
small intestine
where does lymph originate
plasma
what happens when blood reaches capillary bed in the lymphatic system
blood slows so plasma can flow through tissues to become tissue fluid
what does fluid take with it as it leaves cells
waste and protein cells
what happens to 90% of tissue fluid
enters venous circulation
what happens to 10% of tissue fluid
left behind as lymph draining into lymph system
how does lymph move is vessels
relying on tissues squeezing fluid
what shape are lymph nodes
kidney bean
where are lymph nodes located
route of lymphatic system
what are the functions of lymph nodes
filter lymph fluid by phagocytosis
produce lymphocytes
what do afferent lymphatic vessels carry
unfiltered lymph to nodes where waste products are filtered out
what do efferent lymphatic vessels carry
filtered lymph out of nodes to continue in circulation
what is the function of lymphocytes
kill pathogens present
how many lymphatic ducts are there
2
what is the function of lymphatic ducts
drain excess fluid
where does the right and tracheal duct drain
right forelimb
right side of head and neck
where does cysterna chyli drain
rest if the body
what are the 2 lymphatic ducts
right and tracheal duct
cysterna chyli
what is the function of lacteals
collect digested fat molecules from the small intestine
what is the structure of lacteals
formation of lymphatic capillaries found in villi of small intestine
where is the spleen located
left in abdominal cavity
what is the function of the spleen
acts as a node and blood reservoir
where are tonsils created
pharyngeal area
how many tonsil pairs are there  
3
what are the 3 tonsils
palatine
lingual
pharyngeal
where is the thymus located
anterior thoracic cavity
what is the function of the thymus
aid in the production of T cells
where is the peyer's patch located
wall of small intestine
function of the peyers patch
aid in battle against invading antigens
where is the location of GALT
mucosa associated lymphoid tissue
what does GALT stand for
gut associated lymphoid tissue
what is the function of GALT
protect the body from invasion in gut
what structure surrounds abdominal organs thats part of the lymphatic system
mesentery
what is the function of mesentery tissue
maintains fluid balance by transporting lymph
are lymphatic capillaries open or blind ended
blind ended
What is the name of the milky fluid formed when fats are absorbed into the lymphatic system?
chyle