Interstitial Fluid

CHECK LIST

A student is able to:

·         describe the formation of interstitial fluid,

·         state the composition of interstitial fluid, state the importance of interstitial fluid, describe the fate of interstitial fluid,

·         describe the structure of the lymphatic system,

·         explain how the lymphatic system complements the circulatory system,

·         compare the content of blood interstitial fluid and lymph,

·         predict what will happen if interstitial fluid fails to return to the circulatory system,

·         conceptualise the relationship between the lymphatic system and circulatory system.