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The lymphatic system can be broadly divided into the conducting system and the lymphoid tissue.
The conducting system carries the lymph and consists of tubular vessels that include the lymph capillaries, the lymph vessels, and the right and left thoracic ducts.
The lymphoid tissue is primarily involved in immune responses and consists of lymphocytes and other white blood cells enmeshed in connective tissue through which the lymph passes. Regions of the lymphoid tissue that are densely packed with lymphocytes are known as lymphoid follicles. Lymphoid tissue can either be structurally well organized as lymph nodes or may consist of loosely organized lymphoid follicles known as the Mucosa-Associated Lymohoid Tissue (MALT)
The central or primary lymphoid organs generate lymphocytes from immature progenitor cells.
The Thymus and the Bone Marrow constitute the primary lymphoid tissues involved in the production and early selection of lymphocytes.
Secondary or peripheral lymphoid organs maintain mature naive lymphocytes and initiate an adaptive immune response. The peripheral lymphoid organs are the sites of lymphocyte activation by antigen. Activation leads to clonal expansion and affinity maturation. Mature lymphocytes recirculate between the blood and the peripheral lymphoid organs until they encounter their specific antigen.
Secondary lymphoid tissue provides the environment for the foreign or altered native molecules (Antigens) to interact with the lymphocytes. It is exemplified by the lymph nodes , and the lymphoid follicles in Tonsils, Peyer's Patches, Spleen, adenoids, Skin, etc. that are associated with the (MALT).
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∙ 9y agoThere are several parts of the lymphatic system that do different things. The lymphatic vessels transport lymph fluids to different parts of the body. The lymph nodes filter and absorb pathogens from the body. The thymus gland promotes the development of immune cells. The spleen filters blood of damaged cells and pathogens.
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∙ 9y agoThe lymphatic system in the body functions as a filtering system for blood, but is chiefly known for being the seat of the immune system. The parts of the lymphatic system include the lymph nodes, thymus, lymphatic vessels, tonsils, and spleen.
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∙ 11y agoThe four major components are: Nodes(clumps of tissue populated by lymph cells), lymph (mucosal fluid), vessels (lymph vessels), and organs (main organ in the lymphatic system is the spleen).
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What are lumphocytes?
Lymphocytes are the lymp nodes is your lymphatic system. This sytem is the "waste" system of the body for when you are sick. It picks up and carries antigens, and etc to you lymphs, which is why they get swollen when you are sick. ----------------------------------------------- Do not confuse lymphatics with lymphoid organs. Lymphatics is part of the lymphatic system and lymphoid organs are part of the lymphatic system and the immune system, with lymphocytes being the immune part. Lymphatics is a network of vessels (like blood vessels) that maintain fluid balance in body tissues by draining excess fluid and returning it to the blood. Lymphatics is also responsible for fat absorption in the intestines. The lymphoid organs such as bone marrow, thymus and lymph nodes are drained by lymphatic vessels just like any other organ but they also have the special role of containing lymphoid cells, which are immune cells that reside in the lymphatic system. These lymphoid organs are specifically structured in a way to maximize detection of foreign particles that have been drained from body tissues.
What is systemic energy?
If you mean a system energy or an energy of a system, than in physics this means the sum of all different energies, of all parts of an observed system (part of bodies etc.).
Where can you find basic information about the Lymphatic system?
Wikipedia, or any general human anatomy text, if you prefer a physical book.
Who carries the digested food through all parts of the body?
blood carries the digested food through all parts of the body
External parts of system unit?
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What are the major parts of lymphatic system?
interstitial fluid,lymphatic nodes,lymphatic vessels
What is 6 parts of the lymphatic system?
The 6 parts of the lymphatic system are: Bone marrow Spleen Thymus Lymph Lymph Nodes Tonsils Hope this helped! :)
Why is the lymphatic system important?
The lymphatic system is so important because if your lymphatic system does not work then that is where all of the bacteria comes out from. if your lymphatic system does not work then your lymph nodes will not work then that is where the bacteria is suppose to be taken out but if it is not there then you will have germs in your body that is why your lymphatic system is so important.
What is part of the lymphatic system?
The 6 parts of the lymphatic system are: Bone marrow Spleen Thymus Lymph Lymph Nodes Tonsils Hope this helped! :)
Which system supports and protects body parts?
Immune system. Your lymphatic system also takes part in it.
What organs are in the lymphatic system?
none at all
What are the 7 parts of the lymphatic system?
The parts of the lymphatic system are:cervical lymph nodes,right lymphatic duct,thoracic lymph nodes,axillary lymph nodes,mesenteric lymph nodes,Iliac lymph nodes,inguinal lymph nodes,left lymphatic duct,heart,thoracic duct,spleen, cisterna chyli.
What parts of the lymphatic system can you live without?
You need all of it. It produces white blood cells which fight infections and it drain excessive water back into the circulatory system.
What are the 3 accessory organs of the lymphatic system?
The tonsils, thymus gland, and the spleen are all accessory organs of the lymphatic system.
What does the lymphatic system do?
he main function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph fluid throughout the body, which in turn helps with the functions of the immune system. The main parts of the lymphatic system are the lymph nodes, lymph vessels and lymph fluid, but the thymus, spleen, adenoids and tonsils are also considered part of the system.
What does lymphatic system do?
he main function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph fluid throughout the body, which in turn helps with the functions of the immune system. The main parts of the lymphatic system are the lymph nodes, lymph vessels and lymph fluid, but the thymus, spleen, adenoids and tonsils are also considered part of the system.
Why is lymphatic system considered part of the circulatory system?
The fluids of the lymph system are carried into the circulatory system because they contain plasma proteins. The vessels of the lymphatic system provide a way for interstitial fluid to move through the circulatory system.
