Question

The lymph system correlates with the vascular system without actually being a part of the vascular system. Among other things, the lymph system is the main route for the absorption of fats from the gastrointestinal system. The lymph system empties into the right and left thoracic ducts, which are the points of juncture with the vascular system. What are these points of juncture?

Answer 1

Answer:

Lymphatic vessels connect to the subclavian veins, which are part of the blood circulatory system and connect to the heart. Their key function is to transport excessive tissue fluid from interstitial spaces throughout the body back to the blood stream.

Explanation:

The lymphatic system works with the cardiovascular system to return body fluids to the blood. The lymphatic system and the cardiovascular system are often called the body's two "circulatory systems."  

The lymphatic system consists of all lymphatic vessels and lymphoid organs which include the tonsils, thymus gland, the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus as well as the lymphatic tissue found in the small intestine (Peyer's patches) and throat (adenoid tonsils, palatine and tubal tonsils), to name a few, all represent lymphatic organs.

The cardiovascular and lymphatic are both integral parts of the circulatory system. The cardiovascular system basically moves blood throughout the body. Rather than blood the lymph systems carries a clear fluid called lymph (from Latin lympha, meaning “water goddess”) a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body unidirectionally towards the heart. The lymphatic system help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials.