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What happens to the lymph after it travels through the lymphatic system?
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After it travels through the lymphatic system, the lymph nodes filter lymph, trapping bacteria and other disease-causing microorganisms in the fluid.
Lymphatic vessels open into veins and the fluid re-enters the bloodstream.
As lymph flows through the lymphatic system, it passes through small knobs of tissue called lymph nodes. Lymph nodes filter the lymph, trapping bacteria and other microorganisms that cause disease. When the body is fighting an infection, the lymph nodes enlarge. If you've ever had "swollen glands" when you've been sick, you've actually had swollen lymph nodes.
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When comparing the flow of lymph in the lymphatic system with the flow of blood in the circulatory system it can be said that the lymphatic system also?
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How would you describe the medical condition polio?
The virus enters the body through the mouth and travels from the intestine to the lymphatic system into the bloodstream and eventually invades the central nervous system and the brain.
What happens to lymph after it travels through the system?
It returns the fluid to the blood stream. It's a cycle.
How is the lymphatic fluid distributed in the body?
Through the tiny vesicles that make up the lymphatic 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.
How does lymph return to the cardiovascular system?
When blood travels through the capillaries in the cardiovascular system, some fluids leak out and move into the lymphatic system. This system is a carrier of vein-like vessels delivering the fluids back to the bloodstream. Once inside of the lymphatic system, this fluid is called lymph. Glucose, water, and white blood cells are consistent in lymph. Lymph moves through the lymphatic system passing through knobs of tissue called lymph nodes. These lymph nodes filter bacteria and other disease-causing microorganisms. Lymph nodes enlarge when fighting off an infection.
Is Lymph is pumped through the lymphatic system by your heart?
yes it is
Are lymphatic and lymph the same thing?
No lymph is part of the endocrin system and puss is the product of your imune system fighting off infection
Tissue fluid is returned to circulation through the what?
Excess tissue fluid is taken up by the lymphatic system and returned to the cardiovascular system at the vena cava.
Lymphoma generally starts in which part of the body?
Lymphoma starts in the lymphatic system. This lymphatic system runs all over the body and into organs. It spreads through the system infecting your entire body.
What system travels blood through the body?
the circulatory system
What is the path of lymph from the interstitial spaces to the blood capillaries?
from interstitial spaces towards the heart through lymphatic capillaries to lympahtic vessels then to lymphatic nodes then to the right lymphatic duct once in the venous blood, the lymph is then recycled through the body through the circulatory system
