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Our cells are located in a sea of lymph, a pale fluid. The lymphatic vessels run parallel to the blood veins in the body. The vessels of the lymph system are filled with a fluid called lymph that is collected from the space between the cells in the body. The lymph fluids feed the cells of the body by transporting various nutrients such as salts, minerals, and proteins to every cell of the body
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoLymphatic vessels carry lymph from peripheral tissues to the venous system.
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∙ 9y agoThe main function of the lymphatic vessel is to carry lymph directly to the heart. Lymph is a clear fluid that is needed for the human body to function properly.
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What vessel does the lymph exit through?
A lymph vessel. They are similar in function to blood vessels. However the lymph is moved along the vessel by muscle contractions rather than by the heart pumping.
Bean-shaped lymphatic organs found along lymphatic vessel are called?
Lymphnodes
What lymphatic vessel absorbs fat?
Capillary
Is the largest lymphatic vessel in the body the left lymphatic duct?
Thoracic Duct
How many lymphatic vessels leave a node?
One lymphatic vessel leaves a node.One, Single, 1
The largest lymphatic vessel of the body?
Thoracic duct
The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a artery?
the walls of lymphatic vessels are similar to those of veins
What structure carries lymph into a lymph node?
Afferent lymphatic vessels
What is the blind ended lymphatic vessel that absorbs fat?
Lacteal
What is Interstitial fluid that enters a lymphatic vessel?
Lymph
Is the thoracic duct part of the immune system?
Thoracic duct is a part of Lymphatic System.
What is a blind ended vessel?
A blind-ended vessel is a vessel that is closed at one end, or has a 'dead end'. They can be found in the lymphatic system, for example.
