Lymphatic System Anatomy and Functions

Lacteals are the lymphatic vessels arising in the intestinal villi.

The phenomenon of squeezing out lymphocytes from capillaries is known as diapedesis.

Tissue fluid that enters into the lymph capillaries is called lymph.

The Cords of Billroth (also known as splenic cords or red pulp cords) are found in the red pulp of the spleen between the sinusoids.

Tonsils and adenoids are masses of lymphatic fluids, which often become inflamed in throat infection.

Spleen is the largest lymphatic organ.

Cisterna chyli is a dilated sac at the lower end of the thoracic duct into which lymph from the intestinal trunk and two lumbar lymphatic trunks flow. It receives fatty chyle from the intestines and thus, acts as a conduit for the lipid products of digestion. It is the most common drainage trunk of most of the body's lymphatics.

This is correct. It possesses lymphocytes. It protects the body from various diseases. It equalises the body temperature.

Spleen is called the blood bank because it acts as a reservoir of blood and whenever there is a blood loss, it releases the reserve blood into the circulation.