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What is the location and role of the lymphatic system?
'Lymph' is not a 'tissue' per-se. The lymphatic system is a body system made up of lymph nodes and vessels which is an important part of your immune system. Lymph nodes produce a substance called 'lymph' that is carried throughout your body to help fight infections. Lymph nodes and vessels are located throughout your body--notably in your neck, thorax, underarm, and groin areas.
How does the lymph get into the lymph vessels?
Lymph is a fluid. It flows through the lymphatic vessels by one way valves which allows lymph move way through lymphatic system. Subclavian suction, and skeletal muscle pumps help to propel the lymph through the lymphatic vessels.
What system is the pituitary gland a part of?
The lymph gland is not part of the endocrine system. The function of the lymph gland is to remove fluids from between the cells and bring them back to the blood. The lymph gland also filters this fluid. The lymph gland also enlarges with infection. It produces cells to help fight off the infection.
What is lymph nodes?
lymph node cancer is cancer in your lymph nodes they are all over your body..around you neck stomach legs arms you have lymph nodes all over
Why do white blood cells help the immune system?
they release antibodies which help the immune system
Does eating boogers help your immune system?
Yes, eating boogers does help the immune system. The immune system (the stomach) will take in the booger, and pass it down to your "Junk" Section.
Lymph system?
DefinitionThe lymph system is a network of organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels that produce and transport lymph from tissues to the bloodstream. The lymph system is a major component of the body's immune system.InformationLymph is a clear-to-white fluid made of:Fluid from the intestines called chyle, which contains proteins and fatsWhite blood cells, especially lymphocytes, the cells that attack bacteria in the bloodLymph nodes are small, bean-shaped, soft nodules. They can not usually be seen or easily felt. They are located in clusters in various parts of the body, such as the neck, armpit, groin, and inside the center of the chest and abdomen.Lymph nodes produce immune cells that help the body fight infection. They also filter the lymph fluid and remove foreign material such as bacteria and cancer cells. When bacteria are recognized in the lymph fluid, the lymph nodes produce more infection-fighting white blood cells, which causes the nodes to swell.The lymphatic system includes the tonsils, adenoids, spleen, and thymus.See also:LymphangiomaLymphedemaLymphoid hyperplasiaReferencesArmitage JO. Approach to the patient with lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 147.
What relationship does immune system have with other body system?
The lymphatic system works with the immune system.The lymphatic system consists of lymphatic vessels andlymphoid organs (lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, bone marrow)The functions of this system include absorption of excess fluid and its return to the bloodstream, absorption of fat (in the villi of the small intestine), andthe immune system function (help defend the body against disease).Examples of how lymphatic system helps the immune system:Bone marrow contains tissue that produces lymphocytes , which are white blood cells that mediate the immune response.Lymph nodes are concentrated with lymphocytes and macrophages(white blood cells)
What function does the lymph node serve in the human body?
per "Human Body in Health & Disease" textbook: biological filtration is the defense function of the lymph node. This is a process in which cells alter the contents of the filtered fluid. This process prevents local infections from spreading.
What returns leaked fluids to the blood and help fight things that make you sick?
This job belongs to the lymph system. It carries exccess fluid back into the circulatory system and it's lymph nodes are places where white blood cells mature and live while waiting for some infection to conquer.
Does lymph formation help return fluid and plasma proteins that leak from capillaries to the blood?
Yes
Does onions help your immune system?
yes
