Lymphatic System

The lymphoid system is a collection of __________________ which is distributed throughout the body

Functions of Lymphatic system:

The lymphoid system is also called the ________ _________.

high pressure in blood capillaries forces water and solutes into the __________________ ______.

Lymph capillaries are composed of overlapping endothelium without a basement membrane. Overlapping cells form _________ _______.

Lymph capillaries absorb interstitial fluid (lymph) and cells (from diapedesis) in the

The lymph fluid and cells are transported through __________ ___________ to re-enter the circulatory system.

Lipid absorbed in the small intestine by specialized lymph vessels