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Where is the lymph and the lymphatics at which system are they?
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Is lymph carried in the cardiovascular system?
Yes, it is both carried through the cardiovascular system, and through the lymphatics. Basically, lymph will first flow through the blood in arteries to the lymph node, then from the lymph node to the lymphatics.
What do lymphatics flow through?
Lymph nodes
How does Lymph get into the bloddstream?
Lymph will work its way back to the bloodstream via small channels known as lymphatics
What body system includes lymph nodes?
The lymph and lymphatics are apart of the Immune system.
How close to the colon is the lymphatic system?
Lymph, a protein-rich fluid that bathes the cells of the body, is transported in small channels known as lymphatics that run alongside the veins of the colon.
Why does the lymph appear creamy after a meal?
because fats are absorbed from the intestine to the lymphatics specially thoracic duct
Of what importance is the fact that there are fewer efferent than afferent lymphatics associated with lymph nodes?
The passage of lymph through the sinuses is slowed, which allows time for the cleansing process.
What is the consequences of lymphatic obstruction?
With obstruction of the lymphatic system, lymph will be unable to return to the systemic circulation (ie - the blood). Instead, this lymph builds up in the tissues causing swelling that can become extreme. Elephantiasis occurs when a microorganism causes obstruction of the lymphatics and results in grossly swollen appendages.
Is it important that lymphatic tissue is spread throughout the body?
The lymphatic system has four interrelated functions: it is responsible for the removal of interstitial fluid from tissues; it absorbs and transports fatty acids and fats as chyle to the circulatory system; and to Nicklas cells and it transports immune cells to and from the lymph nodes in to the sheppardian part of the bone. The lymph transports antigen-presenting cells (APCs), such as dendritic cells, to the lymph nodes where an immune response is stimulated. The lymph also carries lymphocytes from the efferent lymphatics exiting the lymph nodes. Short answer: it's the circulation for the immune system.
Open circulatory system to lymphatics to closed circulatory system is to blood circulatory system?
no
Is lymphedema an autoimmune disease?
No it is not an auto immune disease. It can be congenital due to poorly developed lymphatics, or it can be due to blocked or damaged lymphatics. One of the most common causes in India and Africa is Filariasis which causes blocked lymphatics, and can be treated with medication. It can also be seen in pelvic tumours, when the swelling causes pressure on the vessels and lymphatics. It is seen most commonly now after radical surgery when the lymph nodes are removed for malignant disease.
What does lymnode do?
The lymphatics is responsible for returning the water, proteins, cells, and other substances that have leaked out of capillaries into the interstitium back to the blood. The lymphatics also connect lymph nodes that harbour vast quantities of lymphoid cells that facilitate antigen recognition from the periphery. Intestinal lymphatics also serve the extra purpose of transporting lipids absorbed from food directly to the blood.what does the lymphatic system do
