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Lesson 12.1 Review and Assessment
Know and Understand
List the differences between lymphatic fluid, blood plasma, and interstitial fluid.
Explain what role the lymphatic system plays in maintaining blood pressure.
Identify the type of cells that form the walls of the lymphatic capillaries.
Identify the point at which blood plasma becomes lymphatic fluid.
List the lymphatic trunks and identify the parts of the body in which they are located.
Distinguish between T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes.
Analyze and Apply
In a sense, the lymphatic system is a plumber and a soldier. Which role do you think is more important? Build a case to support your choice.
Explain why lymphatic fluid, which usually has a clear color, takes on a milky appearance when it has drained from the small intestine.
Summarize the process by which lymphatic fluid moves through the lymphatic system.
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