Human Anatomy & Physiology: The Lymphatic System

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

Explanation
Lacteals are small lymphatic vessels found in the lining of the small intestine. They are responsible for transporting recently absorbed fats from the digestive tract. These lacteals play a crucial role in the absorption and transport of dietary fats, as they collect the fats and transport them through the lymphatic system before eventually entering the bloodstream.

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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 _______.

Explanation
The lymphatic system is a subsystem of the cardiovascular system. It includes a network of vessels that assist in circulating the body fluids. The lymphatic system does not include arteries or a heart.

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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 _____________.

Explanation
The lymphatic system collects and transports excess interstitial fluid (fluid that surrounds the tissue) to the blood stream. It helps defend the body against disease-causing agents with the production of lymphocytes. Additionally, it absorbs lipids from the small intestine and transports them to the venous system.

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

Explanation
The lymphatic circulation is a drainage system designed to collect excess interstitial fluid and return it to the blood. This is known as a lymphatic pathway and begins as lymphatic capillaries.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology: The Lymphatic System

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

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Lacteals are responsible for _ recently absorbed from the _________.

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 ___________.

The ____ is a drainage system designed to collect excess _ fluid and return it to the . This is known as a and begins as .

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Human Anatomy & Physiology: The Lymphatic System

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

Quiz Preview

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

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 _____________.

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

ITEC A&P (Lymphatic) Q&q

Lymphatic System: Exam 2

Lymphatic System Summary Quiz

A & P II #1

Lymphatic System (Practice Mode) - Www.RNpedia.com

Anatomy And Physiology Questions - The Lymphatic System And Immunity

Lacteals are responsible for _ recently absorbed from the _________.

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 ___________.

The ____ is a drainage system designed to collect excess _ fluid and return it to the . This is known as a and begins as .