The lymphatic system is an amazing system of the body which is responsible for cleaning up the messes made by other systems of the body. In doing so‚ the lymphatic system does several jobs in the body. According to the Cancer Research UK‚ the lymphatic system is in charge of draining lymphatic fluid back into the bloodstream from the tissues‚ filters lymph‚ filters the blood‚ and fights infections. Unfortunately‚ as the lymphatic system goes about its regular duties‚ cancer can appear in the lymph
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Merit task- lymphatic system A detailed explanation as to how the lymphatic system protects the body showing use of at least 4 different types of information. It protects the body by the lymph nodes. They are hundreds of small lymph nodes clustered along the lymphatic vessels. They are bean shaped and less than 2.5cm long. Each is surrounded by a fibrous capsule. Strands of connective tissue from the capsule extend inwards and divide the node into compartments. Many reticulate fibres support
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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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21/04/2013 Lymphatic System & Immunity Manuel Desco Dept. Bioingeniería Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology‚ 11e Anatomy and Physiology I 1 INTRODUCTION The ability to ward off the pathogens that produce disease is called resistance – Lack of resistance is called susceptibility Resistance to disease can be grouped into two broad areas – Nonspecific resistance: general defensive mechanisms effective on a wide range of pathogens – Immunity: activation of specific
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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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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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pressure. The lymphatic system picks up fluid that leaks out of the capillaries and returns it to the circulation. Lymphatic capillaries start in capillary beds Lymphatic capillaries snake their way through capillary beds to pick up the excess fluid and return it back to the venous circulation. As fluid pressure increases‚ it forces open little flaps in the lymphatic capillaries‚ and the excess fluid enters the lymphatic system. Lymphatic Vessels Lymphatic capillaries lead to lymphatic vessels
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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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Lymphatic System consists of 2 semi-independent parts: 1. Lymphatic vessels—network that carries lymph from peripheral tissues to the venous system 2. Lymphatic tissue and organs—found throughout the body *Lymph system cells—lymphocytes‚ phagocytes and other immune system cells What is Lymph? Fluid derived from plasma/interstitial fluid. Does not have plasma proteins What does the Lymphatic System do? Returns interstitial fluid and leaked plasma proteins to the blood stream It produces‚
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