[D] Lympathic System

• The lymphatic system is a blind-ended tubular system with one-way valves
• Digest large-chain fatty acids in the stomach

  Lacteals
• Lymphatic vessels

  1. Jugular - head and neck
  2. Lumbar - lumbar area
  3. Subclavian - from appendages
  4. Thoracic - chest area
• Vessels that transport lymph

  Lymphatic vessels
• Lymph

  • Actual fluid
  • Lacks RBCs
  • Mostly water
  • Dissolves substances
• Functions:

  1. Accessory venous system to circulatory system
  2. Transporting and returning fluids
• Lymphatic tissue forming bundles, wrapped in connective tissue

  Lymph nodes
• Lymphatic tissue

  • Contains free floating circulating cells
  • Involved in the immune system