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Lymphatic System
This category is for questions about the various vessels by which lymph, a watery fluid of leukocytes, circulates through the body, providing transportation for some materials and removing particulate from tissues.
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Why do people have a swollen lymph node when they are sick?
The lymph nodes trap the white cells (bacteriophages) coming in from the periphery of the body.
What is the medical definition for removal of mediastinal organ?
The medical term for the removal of a mediastinal organ is mediastinal organ resection. This procedure involves the surgical removal or partial removal of an organ located in the mediastinum, the central compartment of the chest cavity. It is typically performed to treat conditions such as tumors or infections affecting organs in this region.
What does the sebum do for the immune system?
Sebum, an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin, can help protect the skin and hair follicles from harmful microbes. It has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off bacteria and fungi, thus supporting the immune system's defense against infections.
The inguinal nodes are located in the groin area, near the crease between the thigh and the lower abdomen. These nodes play a role in filtering lymphatic fluid from the lower extremities, genitals, and pelvic region.
Organ near the stomach that produces stores and eliminates blood cells?
The organ you are referring to is the spleen. It plays a crucial role in filtering and recycling old and damaged blood cells, as well as producing new blood cells in times of need. The spleen also stores extra blood cells that can be released into circulation when necessary.
Based on these percentages alone, it is not possible to determine if someone has HIV/AIDS. Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS requires specific laboratory tests to detect the presence of the virus. It is recommended to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and testing.
What is a lymph blood test for?
A lymph blood test is used to measure the levels of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, in the bloodstream. This test helps in evaluating the immune system's function and can be used to diagnose infections, autoimmune disorders, and certain types of cancer.
Does nicotine by itself as in patches or gum weaken the immune system?
Smoking affects your immune system because when you smoke, not enough oxygen is able to enter your lungs, which can lead to lung cancer; lung cancer eventually leads to death If not cared for properly. Smoking also kills enzymes and causes your immune system to weaken & when the res blood cells are in need of nourishment, [white blood cells were killed for smoking too much] there are no WBC's to aid them.
Lymph nodes located in the armpits?
Lymph nodes are located throughout the entire body, linked by the lymphatic vessels.
What is the function of the integumentary system of a frog?
The function is for water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide to pass through it, enabling the frog to either breathe or keep it's skin moist and keep the insides in.
Can you die without an immune system?
Without an immune system you are unable to fight off the most minor infections which will only get worse. That is essentially the reason people die from AIDS, they are so immunosuppressed that they succumb to infections that a healthy immune system could handle with ease.
Where is epicardial lymph node located in your body?
What are epicardial lymphnodes in the abdominal area
Is the function of leukocytes blood coagulation?
False- the leukocytes participate in protecting the body from infection; Coagulation is a complex process by which blood forms clots. ex: if you cut or stick yourself and blood begin to flow, immediately the blood forms a kind of thickness (like a film coating on the outside) and the blood begins to slow down, this forms a clot. The platelets immediately forms a plug as you will at the site.
The proteins in the blood is called the coagulation factor or the clotting factors to stop the blood from flowing more as the plug gets strong as it stops the blood.
So in otherwords, no it is not the function of the leukocytes it protects inside from foreign objects
Hope I explained it in a way you catch what its meaning.
How does your immune system protect you from bubonic plague?
it slows down infection by small amounts, your immune system can defend depending on how much white blood cells, high amounts reduces how quickly it infects. your immune system can eliminate it with the help of anti-botics.
Can mono weaken your immune system and make you susceptible to other illnesses?
no it cant, exspecially if one were to say i don't no get their cartlidge peirced. don't worry about it and let your kids get it.
Is a lymph node infection contagious?
That is the tricky question! The infection of the lymph node will not be transmissible. But then the cause of the cervical lymphadenitis may be in the lungs, usually tuberculosis. It is transmissible by air born infection, when the patient coughs.
What is the immune system called?
The immune system is used to prevent and destroy infection from various pathogens in the body. It consists of the circulatory system, lymphatic system, bone marrow, spleen and thymus gland.
The first line of defense is against all foreign invaders.
It is what is responsible for keeping you healthy. The human immune system is very complex, and has multiple components that all need to work in harmony for optimized function.
Which are there more of neutrophils eosinophils basophils lymphocytes or monocytes?
I know neutrophils are most numerous, then eosinophils, and basophils are least numerous. I don't know where on the continuum monocytes and lymphocytes lie.
The Bubonic Plague (a.k.a. the Black Death).
In what body regions are lymph nodes found?
Clusters of lymph nodes are found in the pelvis region, underarm, neck, chest, and abdomen.
What does Lymph contain a type of white blood cells?
Yes, lymph contains white blood cells, as well as salts, water, and large molecules
