A. Fill in the Blank: Read your notes and ï¬ll in each blank in the paragraph below. Once interstitial fluid enters lymphatic vessels, it is called . The smallest of lymphatic vessels are . These vessels lead to lymph collecting vessels. Lymph are located along the path of vessels and clustered in certain areas. They contain that transmit lymph into the node. Nodes are surrounded by a capsule that extends inward through extensions called which separate the cortex into small . Lymph is then transported into larger along its path, and finally into one of two different that transport lymph into large veins that are close to the heart.
V . . _ . _ . . . - D. Matching.- Match each lymphatic ceï¬, tissue, vessel, or organ to its function. _ 11. Reticular Tissue A. Contains red pulp that breaks down red blood cells. _ 12. Macrophage B. Located off of the large intestine; contains MALT. _ 13. Thoracic Duct C. Phagocyte that cleans debris in lymph nodes. _ 14. Right Lymphatic Duct D. Very leaky small lymphatic vessels with mini valves. _ 15. Tonsils E. Network of tissue that helps to trap pathogens. _ 16. Peyer's Patches F. Drains lymph from the thorax. _ 17. Appendix G. Small nodules that may have germinal centers. _ 18. Lymph Node H. MALT in the throat and under the tongue. _ 19. Spleen I. Large vessel that drains the left side of the body. _ 20. Lymphatic Capillary J. MALT in the small intestine. 21. Bronchomediastinal Trunk K. Drains lymph from the stomach and intestines. 22. Intestinal Trunk L. Contains afferent and efferent vessels; filter lymph. 23. Lymph Follicles M. Large vessel that drains the right head and thorax.