Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

20. The Lymphatic System

Lymphatic Vasculature

Anatomy & Physiology

20. The Lymphatic System

Lymphatic Vasculature

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Multiple Choice

One of the major functions of the lymphatic system is __________.

maintaining the blood brain barrier

maintaining blood volume

elimination of nitrogenous wastes

bicarbonate synthesis

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Understand the primary functions of the lymphatic system, which include maintaining fluid balance, protecting the body from infections, and absorbing lipids from the digestive tract.

Recognize that maintaining blood volume is a key function of the lymphatic system. It does this by returning excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream, thus preventing edema and ensuring proper blood volume.

Consider the other options: maintaining the blood-brain barrier, elimination of nitrogenous wastes, and bicarbonate synthesis. These are not functions of the lymphatic system.

The blood-brain barrier is maintained by the endothelial cells of the brain's capillaries, not the lymphatic system.

Elimination of nitrogenous wastes is primarily a function of the kidneys, and bicarbonate synthesis is related to acid-base balance, primarily managed by the kidneys and respiratory system.