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Lipids are absorbed in the small intestine after being emulsified by bile salts and broken down by pancreatic lipases into free fatty acids and monoglycerides. These lipids are then reassembled into triglycerides within the intestinal cells and packaged into chylomicrons. Chylomicrons enter the lymphatic system and travel through the lymphatic vessels before eventually entering the bloodstream. From the bloodstream, they are transported to the liver and other tissues for metabolism and storage.
Yes, chylomicrons are secreted from the basal surface of absorptive cells, specifically enterocytes, in the intestinal villi. After their formation in the enterocytes, they enter the lymphatic system through the lacteals, which are specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the villi. This process allows dietary lipids to bypass the bloodstream initially and travel through the lymphatic system before entering the circulatory system.
Yes, white blood cells have the ability to migrate from the bloodstream and lymphatic system into other tissues. This process, known as diapedesis or extravasation, allows white blood cells to travel to sites of infection or inflammation to combat pathogens and protect the body.
Macrophages primarily travel throughout the body through the bloodstream and lymphatic system. They can move to areas of infection or inflammation in response to chemical signals released by damaged tissues or invading pathogens. Once they reach their target destination, macrophages can squeeze through blood vessel walls to enter the surrounding tissues and carry out their immune functions.
Chylomicrons are large particles that transport dietary lipids from the intestines to tissues. They are not typically present in plasma, but instead travel through the lymphatic system before entering the bloodstream via the thoracic duct. Once in circulation, chylomicrons deliver triglycerides to tissues for energy or storage.
A lymphatic organ in which lymphocytes develop is your thymus. Undeveloped lymphocytes are made in the bone marrow and then travel to the thymus through your bloodstream. It develops completely after going through your spleen and the rest of the lymphatic system as well as the other organs for it to be complete.
When an infection spreads from the appendix, bacteria or other pathogens can enter the lymphatic system through lymphatic vessels. These pathogens can then travel through the lymphatic system and eventually reach the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, the infection can be carried to other parts of the body, leading to systemic illness.
Lacteals collect fats by absorbing chylomicrons (consisting of 90% triglycerides, 5% cholesterol, 4% phospholipids, 1% protein) in the small intestines and transports them to cardiovascular circulation. Chylomicrons travel through the lymphatic system via the thoracic duct to the bloodstream.
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Cancer cells that break free and travel to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system are called metastatic cancer cells.
Yes, white blood cells have the ability to migrate from the bloodstream and lymphatic system into other tissues. This process, known as diapedesis or extravasation, allows white blood cells to travel to sites of infection or inflammation to combat pathogens and protect the body.
A special type of germ or disease fighting cell. White blood cells are the largest group of these type of cells. They are further divided into granulocytes and lymphocytes. Lymphocytes travel in the lymphatic vessels of the body. Lymphocytes are further divided into T and B type. Both types produce proteins that help the body fight germs.
Macrophages primarily travel throughout the body through the bloodstream and lymphatic system. They can move to areas of infection or inflammation in response to chemical signals released by damaged tissues or invading pathogens. Once they reach their target destination, macrophages can squeeze through blood vessel walls to enter the surrounding tissues and carry out their immune functions.
The endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. The hormones then travel to target tissues via the circulatory system.
Chylomicrons are large particles that transport dietary lipids from the intestines to tissues. They are not typically present in plasma, but instead travel through the lymphatic system before entering the bloodstream via the thoracic duct. Once in circulation, chylomicrons deliver triglycerides to tissues for energy or storage.
The endocrine system releases hormones directly into the bloodstream from glands, such as the pituitary or thyroid gland, after they have been secreted into the interstitial fluid. These hormones travel through the bloodstream to target cells in different parts of the body, where they regulate various physiological processes.
Insoluble triacylglycerols are transported through the bloodstream by being packaged into lipoprotein particles called chylomicrons. Chylomicrons are formed in the intestines after the digestion and absorption of dietary fats. These particles travel through the lymphatic system and eventually release their contents to be taken up by tissues for energy or storage.