Concept explainers
To discuss:
The names of the six lymphatic trunks and two collecting ducts; the body regions drained by them; and the two points at which lymph empties into the bloodstream
Introduction:
The major function of a lymphatic system is to transport lymph, a fluid that contains the white blood cells throughout the body. The lymphatic system consists of a group of cells or immune cells that inhabits in all the organs of the body. The lymphatic system includes lymphatic organs and group of tissues involved in the immune system. The lymphatic organs include spleen, tonsils, thymus, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionChapter 21 Solutions
LSC (CONCORDIA UNIV ST PAUL) BIO 315/316: B&N DPF Connect with APR and Phils Online Access for Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function 180 Day Access ENTRP
- The functions of lymph nodes in the lungsarrow_forwardHow lymphatic organs differ from diffuselymphatic tissue and lymphatic nodules;the two primary lymphatic organs and threesecondary lymphatic organs, and why theyare called thisarrow_forwardWhat is function of the lymphatic system collecting ducts and circulation through them.arrow_forward
- The lymphatic trunk that drains the abdominal viscera is called the _________ trunk.arrow_forwardLymph nodes contain large numbers of white blood cells called _______ and macrophages that fight invading microorganisms.arrow_forwardWhat is function of lymphatic system collecting vessels and circulation through them.arrow_forward
- Lymphatic ductsarrow_forwardThe right lymphatic duct drains the lymph from: the entire right side of the body only the right side of the head and neck and right upper limb O the right side of the thorax, right upper limb, and right side of the head and neck only the right side of the thorax the right side of the thorax, the abdomen, and the right lower and the right upper limbsarrow_forwardLymphatic system and circulatory system. Differentiate.arrow_forward
- Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billin...Health & NutritionISBN:9781337679480Author:GREENPublisher:Cengage