6. Lymph Capillary Tissue Space (Interstitium) Blood Capillary Arterial End Venous End Water Proteins Oxygen Dust Particles Bacteria 80-90 % of fluid returns to blood stream 1.5-3 L / 24 hrs
7. Lymph Capillary Tissue Space (Interstitium) Blood Capillary Arterial End Venous End 1.5-3 L / 24 hrs "An adult who weighs 160Â pounds has about 5Â quarts (4.7Â liters) of blood."
8. Lymph Capillary Tissue Space (Interstitium) Blood Capillary Arterial End Venous End Fluid component Blood Capillary = Plasma Tissue Space = Interstitial Fluid Lymph Capillary = Lymph
9. COMPONENTS OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM I. Vessels A. Capillaries 1. Not distributed evenly throughout the body a. Dense meshwork beneath the surfaces of the body b. Sparse in muscle, bone and fascia c. Absent in avascular tissues B. Small lymphatic vessels Contain numerous valves C. Large lymphatic vessels (Trunks or Ducts) Contain numerous valves