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    Lymph system The system consist of lymph vessel lymph fluids and lymph organs .The organs of lymph system are distributed in whole bodys in differents regions.The organs of lymph system are thyms‚ spleen ‚ axilary and ingerly lymph nodes tisles etc. These lymphotic organs are present in the way of the lymphitic fluids . The lymphocyte are produce in the bone marrow house mainly. Then these are transfer or move towrd whole body in bllod stream or in lamphotic vessels. The lymph fluid enter to lymph

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    Chapter 8 Lymphatic System [pic] Click on picture Link: Grey’s Anatomy http://www.bartleby.com/107/ II. Type questions & answers 1. Why is the lymphatic system important? 2. Name three functions of the lymphatic system. 3. What is the primary function of lymphs? 4. Describe the lymph nodes and their importance. 5. Describe the 6 major areas where lymph nodes are present. 6. What is the largest body of lymphoid tissue? 7. What is Hodgkin’s Disease?

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    The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system‚ that consists of a network of vessels called lymphatic vessels. These vessels carry a clear fluid called lymph towards the heart. The lymphatic system is not a closed system. The circulatory system processes an average of 20 litres of blood per day through capillary filtration which removes plasma while leaving the blood cells. Roughly 17 litres of the filtered plasma actually get reabsorbed directly into the blood vessels‚ while the remaining

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    Diploma of Nursing HLTAP401 B Confirm Physical Health Status The Lymphatic System Learning Objectives In this session you will learn about: • Functions • Lymph Vessels - locations‚ structure and functions • Lymph Nodes • Lymph Organs • Lymphoid tissue • Homeostatic Imbalances The Lymphatic System Functions: Tissue drainage Absorption in small intestine Immunity (Image: Patton: Anatomy and Physiology‚ 8th Edition) The Lymphatic System Consists of: - Lymph - Lymph vessels - Lymph nodes - Lymph

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    The lymphatic system The lymphatic system belongs to the circulatory system; it consists of a network of lymphatic vessels which carry around fluid which is known as lymph. These carry the fluid towards the heart in different directions. These vessels are spread out the human body. The vessels are similar to that of the circulatory systems vessels as it consists of smaller lymphatic capillaries that form vessels. Lymph fluid is when the tissue fluid is collected though the lymph capillaries. When

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    Lymphatic system Lymphatic capillaries-Absorb excess tissue fluid and return it to the blood stream Lacteals (in small intestine) –absorb fats vin the form lipoproteins and transport them to the bloodstream Lymphoid organs lymphatic vessels are sites of production and distribution of lymphocytes‚ which help defend the body against pathogens Lymphatic vessels One- way system-The movement of fluid is dependent upon skeletal muscle contraction; when the muscles contract‚ fluid is squeezed past

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    Sports Massage Benefits to the Lymphatic system The Structure and Function of the Lymphatic System The lymphatic system originates from blood plasma and is a constant circulation. It consists of complex capillary networks which collect the lymph in various organs. There is an elaborate system of collecting vessels which travel the lymph from the capillaries through lymphatic vessels‚ lymph nodes‚ larger lymphatic vessels to lymph trunks and finally to the large veins of the neck at the junction

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    Kayla Burkette The Lymphatic System The lymphatic system is one of the most important systems in our body. It is critical to our body’s ability to detoxify‚ nourish and regenerate tissue‚ filter out metabolic waste and inorganic material‚ and maintain a healthy immune system. The system is a vascular network of tubules and ducts that collect‚ filter‚ and return lymph to blood circulation. Lymph is a clear fluid that comes from blood plasma‚ which exits blood vessels at capillary beds. This fluid

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    of our lymphatic system is vital to the health of our whole body. This system is critical to our body’s ability to detoxify and regenerate tissues‚ filter out toxins and foreign substances‚ recover crucial substances that have escaped from the blood‚ and maintain a healthy immune system. [pic] The Lymphatic system keeps the water of the body clean‚ and the pumping of the nodes during Lymphatic massage stimulates the production of various white blood cells and thus boosts the immune system. It is

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    and Diseases Affecting the Lymphatic System The lymphatic system plays a key role in regulating the flow of fluids and proteins between the tissues and the general circulation. The lymphatic vessels collect fluid‚ white blood cells‚ proteins‚ and particulate matter that have leaked out of the capillaries into interstitial space. Lymph fluid then flows to the lymph nodes‚ which act as filters. The fluid is transported to the circulatory system routed through the lymphatic duct and thoracic duct to

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