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The lymph system is similar to the venous system in the body. There are series of one way valves that keep the fluid moving in one direction. As you move or flex you muscles it presses down on the lymph vessels and the fluid moves though the one way valves.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoUnlike blood, lymph doesn't have a special pump to move it. It is pushed just by the contraction of muscles.
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What is lymph channels?
Lymph channels-- The vessels that transport lymph throughout the body. Lymph is a clear fluid that contains cells important in forming antibodies that fight infection.
How serious is cancer in lymph nodes?
Lymphatic cancer can be very serious because the lymph nodes are throughout the body.
What are the features of the lymphatic system?
they circulate lymph nodes throughout the body.
Lymph nodes are grouped throughout the body except in the?
Central Nervous System
What is a network of small vessels and organs that carries chemicals throughout the body?
lymph
Lymph nodes located in the armpits?
Lymph nodes are located throughout the entire body, linked by the lymphatic vessels.
Lymph nodes are inflammed?
If you have inflamed lymph node, which are found throughout your body, you may have an infection. You may want to make an appointment to see your physician.
The method by which lymph is pushed through the lymph vessels is?
The contraction of certain muscles squeezes the lymph vessels, pumping lymph throughout the system
Why is it important that lymph vessels are spread throughout body?
lymph vessels are like blood vessels and they carry fluid similar in composition to blood plasma (only that they carry clear fluid containing less protein than blood plasma and numerous white blood cells which help to fight infection, especially lymphocytes), the body tissues are bathed in lymph from the blood , then the lymph vessels drain the lymph away just like the vein drains deoxygenated blood from body back to the heart, in a situation whereby the drainage of lymph by the lymph vessels is interupted, there is accumulation of fluid in that part of the body causing edema( excessive accumulation of fluid in the body) so the lymph vessels are important for drainage of lymph throughout the body and due to this they are able to carry antibodies(foreign micro organisms in the body) to the lymph node to be destroyed. all the lymph that is collected goes to the thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct which then empty back into the blood.
Why is it important that the lymph vessel are spread throughout the body?
lymph vessels are like blood vessels and they carry fluid similar in composition to blood plasma (only that they carry clear fluid containing less protein than blood plasma and numerous white blood cells which help to fight infection, especially lymphocytes), the body tissues are bathed in lymph from the blood , then the lymph vessels drain the lymph away just like the vein drains deoxygenated blood from body back to the heart, in a situation whereby the drainage of lymph by the lymph vessels is interupted, there is accumulation of fluid in that part of the body causing edema( excessive accumulation of fluid in the body) so the lymph vessels are important for drainage of lymph throughout the body and due to this they are able to carry antibodies(foreign micro organisms in the body) to the lymph node to be destroyed. all the lymph that is collected goes to the thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct which then empty back into the blood.
How is lymph excreted?
Lymph is filtered and cleansed by the lymph nodes.
Where are your lymph nodes located?
There are lymph nodes throughout the human body. Lymph nodes range in size from being as small as the head of a pin to the size of an olive. There are groups of lymph nodes which can normally be felt in the groin, underarms, and neck.
