Lesson 1.

4
The Lymphatic System

Prepared by:
NUR SUHAIDAH SUKOR
SMK SANDAKAN, SABAH
 Introduction
• Parallel circulatory system
– transports white blood cells
• defending against infection
 Interstitial Fluid

– interstitial fluid
• Def- fluid that
passes through the
capillary wall.
• Contains water with
O2, amino acid,
glucose, vitamins
and hormones.
• Provides cell of
body with nutrients Cell of body
and waste removal.
Summary
Lymph Capillaries
Lymph System
 The structure of lymphatic system

• Lymphatic from all parts of body form two large duct

- right lymphatic duct & thoracic duct.

• Oval shaped structure called lymph nodes

- formed in neck, armpits and groin.
- Contains lymphocytes that produce antibodies.
-Phagocytes remove bacteria.
Lymphatic duct
 Lymphatic Organs

• Red bone marrow Primary organs

• Thymus gland
• Lymph nodes
• Lymph nodules Secondary organs
• Spleen
 Spleen
– Largest lymphatic organ
– Located between the stomach & diaphragm
– Functions
• Filters blood
• Stores blood
Compare and contrast blood plasma, interstitial fluid
and lymph

Blood Plasma Interstitial Fluid Lymph

• Watery liquid
• Transport gases, nutrients and waste products.
Differences
Inside blood vessels
Contains highest protein Contains less Contains medium
proteins proteins
Oxygenated Oxygenated Deoxygenated
Erythrocytes, leucocytes, leucocytes leucocytes
and platelets
Low lipid contains Low lipids contains High lipids contains
 Lymphatic system in transport

• Roles –transport interstitial fluid back to the blood.

• Interstitial fluid fails to return to the circulatory
system
-will accumulate in the organs and tissues.
-swell up and called oedema.
• Join circulatory system through
-right subclavian vein & left subclavian vein.

Video: CD BioF5 – Lesson 9 – Frame 3

Comparison of Cardiovascular system and Lymphatic System
 Activity (1)

A D

B E

C F
Activity (1): Answer