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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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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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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What is research? Thinking like a scientist From the article‚ I found that there are many ways to gain knowledge‚ some are better than others. The most important and reliable method is gaining knowledge via science and involving a merger of rationalism and empiricism at the same time. This way is a logistic way. In this way‚ hypotheses are testable. What’s more‚ we can merge rationalism and empiricism to adjust and reevaluate our position. Scientific research has three basic goals: to
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sometimes other body parts. It is caused by a blockage in the vessels of the lymphatic system. Those infected with the disease often spend their lives disable and in tremendous pain. In the following pages‚ I will discuss the exact causes of the disease and its symptoms. Also‚ I will discuss what measures can be taken to treat and prevent the disease. Elephantiasis is a disease that affects the lymphatic system. In the lymphatic system‚ a white fluid called‚ lymph‚ travels through tiny vessels to the lymph
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What is lymphedema? Lymphedema occurs when lymphatic fluid builds up in the soft tissues of your body‚ usually in an arm or leg. The lymphatic system consists of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that run through your body. Lymph vessels collect a fluid that is made up of protein‚ water‚ fats‚ and wastes from the cells of the body. Lymph vessels carry this fluid to your lymph nodes. Lymph nodes filter waste materials and foreign products‚ then return the fluid to your blood. If your vessels or nodes
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RUNNING HEAD: SPLEEN 1 Spleen BIOL 2320 USU-Easter Sydney Lyman June 3‚ 2013 Spleen 2 Spleen Acting as a filter of blood and harmful organisms‚ as well as breaking down blood cells‚ the spleen carries many responsibilities in the human body. Located in the upper left side of the abdomen‚ next to the stomach‚ the spleen is neatly tucked in between the pancreas‚ stomach‚ and left kidney (Laparoscopic‚ 2013).The spleen is typically around 4 inches long
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Human Anatomy and Physiology 260 - Midterm 1 Cardiovascular Anatomy Arteries: • Carry Blood from the heart to the tissues • Gradually decreasing in size of vessels o Arteries - Transportation of red blood cells away from the heart o Arterioles - Smaller‚ lead from the arteries to the capollaries o Capillaries - Gas exchange (tissue level) • 3 layers of wall: o 1. Tunica Adventitia (Tough outer layer) o 2. Turnica media (Middle smooth muscular layer‚ changes the diameter of the blood
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