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Lymph vessels are not parallel to blood vessels; instead, they form a separate network that runs alongside them. While blood vessels transport blood throughout the body, lymph vessels carry lymph, a fluid that helps maintain fluid balance and plays a critical role in the immune system. Both systems have distinct functions and structures, but they often work together to support overall health.
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Is there a system of lymphatic vessels similar to that of blood vessels in the body?
Yes, somewhat. Lymph doesn't circulate like blood but has a system parallel to the blood vessels.
What organs are found in the lymphatic system?
Lymph vessels,lymph nodes,spleen,
Where are the white blood cells found in the human body?
In the blood vessels and in the lymph vessels.
What vessel does the lymph exit through?
A lymph vessel. They are similar in function to blood vessels. However the lymph is moved along the vessel by muscle contractions rather than by the heart pumping.
What do lymph vessels do?
In anatomy, lymph vessels are thin walled, valved structures that carry lymph.
What is the blood plasma called when it leaves the blood vessels?
Lymph
What is blood plasma called when it leaves the blood vessels?
Lymph.
Where is lymph in the lymph vessels going to?
Back to the blood to become plasma again.
What transport lymph in the body?
Lymph is transported in the body primarily through the lymphatic system, which consists of a network of lymphatic vessels that run parallel to the blood vessels. Lymph is collected from tissues and is carried through these vessels toward the lymph nodes, where it is filtered. The movement of lymph is facilitated by the contraction of surrounding muscles and the presence of one-way valves that prevent backflow. Ultimately, lymph is returned to the bloodstream via the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct.
What fluid forms lymph?
Lymph is basically the same as the plasma from the blood. Lymph is formed when plasma leaks out of blood vessels into the interstitial space.
What is extracellular fluid AND where is it found?
Extracellular fluid is the fluid outside of cells. It is in the interstitial space, in the blood vessels and lymph vessels
What isextracellularfluid ANDwhere is itfound?
Extracellular fluid is the fluid outside of cells. It is in the interstitial space, in the blood vessels and lymph vessels
