Chapter 16, Problem 2CA

Summary Introduction

To trace:

The general pathway of lymph from the interstitial spaces to the bloodstream.

Introduction:

The lymphatic pathway is the pathway that begins when the capillaries of lymphatic system merge to form vessels of the lymphatic system. These vessels transport the extra fluid away from the tissue spaces and return it into the circulation.

Pictorial representation:

The following figure represents the pathway of lymph from the interstitial spaces to the bloodstream.

Fig.1:Pathway from interstitial spaces to the bloodstream.