8.B Lymphatic System






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8.B.1 Major functions

8.B.1.a equalization of fluid distribution

8.B.1.b transport of proteins and large glycerides

8.B.1.c return of materials to the blood

8.B.2 Composition of lymph (similarity to blood plasma; substances transported)

8.B.3 Source of lymph (diffusion from capillaries by differential pressure)

8.B.4 Lymph nodes (activation of lymphocytes)

Nodes: http://pennhealth.com/health_info/animationplayer/lymph_nodes.html

 

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