of cancers that produces in the lymphatic system. Let’s talk a little bit about the lymphatic system and how it works. Lymphatic system is made up of thin tubes that will branch out to all of the body parts. The job for this is to fight infection and disease. “The lymphatic system carries lymph‚ a colorless fluid that contains lymphocytes” (cancer.gov) Of course lymphocytes are a form of small leukocyte “white blood cell” that makes up a part of the immune system‚ and to fight germs in the body.
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“Lymphatic filariasis‚ commonly known as elephantiasis‚ is a painful and profoundly disfiguring disease. While the infection is usually acquired in childhood‚ its visible manifestations occur later in life‚ causing temporary or permanent disability. In endemic countries‚ lymphatic filariasis has a major social and economic impact” (Organization). “The disease is caused by three species of thread-like nematode worms‚ known as filariae – Wuchereria bancrofti‚ Brugia malayi and Brugia timori. Male
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flies as they pass from person to person. Lymphatic filariasis is most common to develop in countries with a tropical climate. The larvae will enter the body when the mosquito bites you and then will travel to the lymphatic system‚ where they mature into adult worms. When the worms turn into adults and are inside your lymphatic system it can cause swelling and scarring of the legs‚ known as elephantiasis‚ it can also cause an obstruction of the lymphatic system generally occurs in the groin area leading
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the lymphatic vessels. The function of the lymphatic vessels‚ or lymphatic’s‚ is an elaborate system of drainage vessels that collect the excess protein-containing interstitial fluid and return it to the bloodstream. Describe the structure and distribution of lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic collecting vessels have the same three tunics as veins‚ but the collecting vessels are thinner walled‚ have more internal valves‚ and anastomose more. The lymphatic vessels form a one-way system in
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1.6 VESSELS: ARTERIES‚ VEINS & LYMPHATICS CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Structure • heart‚ arteries‚ arterioles‚ capillaries‚ venules‚ veins Functions • transportation (oxygen‚ carbon dioxide‚ nutrients‚ wastes‚ wastes hormones) • regulation (pH‚ body temperature‚ temperature fluid & electrolytes) Principle arteries and veins CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM • Heart: pumps blood • Artery: vessel leaving the heart (Arteries take blood AWAY from your heart) • Vein: vessel going to the heart • Capillaries:
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Affecting the Lymphatic System ELEPHANTIASIS Elephantiasis is usually caused by obstructions in the lymphatic system. It causes a swelling in the skin and tissues‚ generally in the lower trunk and the legs. It is most likely seen in the legs and genitals‚ causing baggy‚ thick and ulcerated skin‚ accompanied by fever and chills. Limbs can swell so much that they will resemble an elephants front leg in size‚ texture and even color. Elephantiasis has two main forms. Lymphatic filariasis
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Hodgkin Disease Alisa Bernal ITT Technical Institute GE259 Friday 16‚ 2015 Hodgkin disease‚ also known as Hodgkin lymphoma‚ is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system consists of the lymphocytes‚ which are part of the immune system. The lymphatic system has lymphoid tissues‚ lymphatic vessels and lymph. The lymphoid tissues can be found in bone marrow‚ tonsils‚ stomach‚ spleen and other organs in the body. Hodgkin’s disease can begin anywhere because there are so many
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An Overview of Anatomy Exercise 1: Anatomical Position QUESTION: A. Explain why it is important to have a universally accepted anatomical position when studying the structure of humans. Having a universally accepted anatomical positional is important to avoid confusion. It creates a reference point so that no matter language or background of different people‚ they can still communicate efficiently. Exercise 2: Surface Anatomy A. Review Figure 3. Complete the table by placing
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Lymphangiomatosis is a disease in which many tumors or cysts grow in the lymph system of the body. In medical terminology lymphangiomatosis means: lymphatic system (lymph) vessel (angi) tumor or cyst (oma) condition (tosis). The tumors are not cancerous‚ but they invade the body tissues and cause a variety of symptoms. The tumors may grow in the bones‚ connective tissue‚ and organs of the body‚ and they may block‚ compress‚ or destroy tissues. They can spread to any area‚ but are more commonly found
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Organs 6) Organ systems 7) Organism Organ System Review 1. Integumentary System- skin‚ hair‚ nails Cushions and protects deeper tissues from injury Helps regulate body temperature 2. Skeletal System- bones‚ cartilage‚ ligaments‚ joints Supports body and allows for movement Protective function 3. Muscular System- muscles Skeletal muscles contract to allow movement 4. Nervous System- brain‚ spinal cord‚ nerves‚ and sensory receptors Fast acting control system of the body Allows
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