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Pa 7 - Johnford. 1. Topic: Lymphatic Systems Assists In

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PA 7 - Johnford
1. TOPIC: Lymphatic Systems Assists in Fluid Circulation
A. How are lymph capillaries structurally and functionally SIMILAR to blood capillaries?
ANSWER: The structures between the two are similar in a way that they look like a web or roots, and they both function to collect and return blood to the heart from the blood cycle (1 p. 399).
B. How are lymph vessels structurally and functionally SIMILAR to veins which carry blood.
ANSWER: The lymph vessels and the veins both have valves that are one way, and allow the blood to return to the heart. The valves looks like gateways for the blood flow (1 p. 372 and 399).
C. Describe why normal blood flow through the cardiovascular system absolutely depends on a healthy lymphatic …show more content…

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C. Describe and explain the differences in CELL composition between the 3 primary body fluids: blood, intercellular (AKA interstitial) fluid, lymph.
ANSWER: The cell composition of blood composed of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets where all except the WBCs perform their functions within the blood only which involves transport and coagulation for platelets. While the interstitial fluid like water within the spaces between cells. Lymph is just like leaked blood that is collected by the lymphatic system but cleansed of any foreign or waste materials because of lymph nodes (6, 5, 1 p. 400 ).
3. TOPIC: Lymph Vessels
A. Compare and contrast afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels. Describe in one way in which they are similar and one way they are different.
ANSWER: The afferent lymphatic vessels are one way vessels where lymph can access the lymph node while efferent lymphatic vessels are where the lymph can exit the lymph node, however because of the numbers of efferent vessels than afferent vessels; there is some traffic within the node. They are similar in a way like they have valves to prevent backflow like one way road or a when you drive through a car wash (1 p. 402).
B. Given that lymph vessels carry under very low pressure, they require assistance in moving lymph, especially vessels below the level of the heart which must move lymph upwards against gravity. The 2 mechanisms which

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