MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The lymphatic system does different things: it acts as a one-way drainage system – this means it moves fluid from body tissues into the blood circulation. it contains white blood cells called lymphocytes, which fight infection. it gets rid of any waste that cells make.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymphatic vessels collect and filter lymph (at the nodes) as it continues to move toward larger vessels called collecting ducts. These vessels operate very much like your veins do: They work under very low pressure, have a series of valves in them to keep the fluid moving in one direction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is true of lymphatic circulation? All lymph is processed in the thymus before it returns to the circulation.

Detailed explanation-4: -It drains fluid (called lymph) that has leaked from the blood vessels into the tissues and empties it back into the bloodstream via the lymph nodes. The main roles of the lymphatic system include: managing the fluid levels in the body. reacting to bacteria.