How does the lymphatic system work to maintain homeostasis?

Answer 1

The lymphatic system has a few primary functions in maintaining homeostasis. First of all, it helps transport macrophages and other cells that are involved in the immune response. It is also responsible for maintaining blood and tissue volume by monitoring the interstitial fluid and it also absorbs some fatty acids and triglycerides.

Answer 2

There is another type of fluid also involved in transportation. This is called lymph or tissue fluid. Through the pores present in the walls of capillaries some amount of plasma, proteins and blood cells escape into intercellular spaces in the tissues to form the tissue fluid or lymph. It is similar to the plasma of blood but colorless and contains less proteins. Lymph drains into lymphatic capillaries from the intercellular spaces which join to form large lymph vessels that finally open into larger veins. Lymph carry digested and absorbed fat from intestine and drains excess fluid from extra cellular space back into the blood.

Answer 3

A network of vessels, nodes, and organs called the lymphatic system collects the fluid that is lost by the blood returns it back to the circulatory system. The main functions of the lymphatic system are as follows: the main function of the lymphatic system is to collect and transport tissue fluids from the intercellular spaces in all the tissues of the body, back to the veins in the blood system; it plays an important role in returning plasma proteins to the bloodstream.

Answer 4

This question is far too broad to be answered in any effective manner here. I'd recommend hitting your local library and picking up a copy of an immunology text book as you would need to read almost the entire thing to begin to get an answer.

Answer 5

The lymphatic system works with the skeletal system. It works as the body's drainage system by filtering out drained fluids in the body.

Answer 6

Pressures within the lymphoid system are minimal, and the valves are essential to maintaining normal lymph flow toward the thoracic cavity.

Answer 7

Produces White Blood cells