Human Anatomy & Physiology: The Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is a subsystem of the ____________ system. It includes a network of vessels that assist in _________ the __________. The lymphatic system does not include _______ or a _______.

The lymphatic system has three main functions. It _______ and ______ excess ______ (_____) ______ to the ____________; it helps _____ the body against ________________ with the production of _______________; and it absorbs ______ from the _______ and _______ them to the _____________.

________ are lymphatic capillaries in the villi of the small intestine.

Lacteals are responsible for _______ recently absorbed ______ from the _____________.

The ________ is a drainage system designed to collect excess _______ fluid and return it to the ____________. This is known as a ________________ and begins as __________.