MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Whats the main function of the lymphatic system?
A
removes extra fluid from tissues and returns it to the blood stream
B
cleans the body
C
takes fluid from capillaries
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance in the body by collecting excess fluid and particulate matter from tissues and depositing them in the bloodstream. It also helps defend the body against infection by supplying disease-fighting cells called lymphocytes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lymphatic Drainage Functions It maintains the blood volume by bringing the leaked tissue fluid back into circulation. It also eliminates the cell debris from the damaged tissue by filtering and phagocytosis by the lymph nodes.

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