Lymphatic Pathways- Structures

  1. _____- microscopic, closed-ended tubes with single-cellular walls that allow fluids to enter
    - Originates in spaces _____ _____.
    - Fluid flows ____ but not ____.
    - Fluid inside all lymph vessels is called _____
    Lymphatic capillaries

    • - between cells
    • - in, out
    • - lymph
  2. _____- Created by merging lymphatic capillaries

    - Walls thinner than ____ but with more ____
    - Fluid moves die to ____ _____ _____.
    - Located throughout the body where ___ ____ are.
    Lymphatic vessels

    • - veins, valves
    • - skeletal muscle contractions
    • - blood vessels
  3. ____- Found periodically along lymph vessels
    Lymph Nodes
  4. _____- Formed by merging vessels
    Collecting Ducts
  5. _____- receives lymph from lower limbs, abdomen, left chest, arm, head & neck. Empties lymph into _______
    Thoracic duct, left subclavian vein
  6. ______- receives lymph from right arm, head & neck, and right chest. Empties lymph into _______.
    Right lymphatic duct, right subclavian vein
Author
GoBroncos
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358011
Card Set
Lymphatic Pathways- Structures
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