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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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How does lymph fluid flow?

muscular ump lymphatic pump plus the intrestitial pressure

Lymph ducts empty into the circulatory system by draining into the?

Lymphatic vessels drain into the right lymphatic duct. It also drains into the thoracic duct. Lymph moves in response to skeletal muscle contractions.

What is lymph node in porta hepatis?

enlarged lymph nodes (portahepatis)may be due to:-

1)inflammatory due to chronic cholicystitis.

2)neoplastic (abdominal lymphoma)

3)as a metastasis due to adenocarcinoma of the stomach.

What are the 3 accessory organs of the lymphatic system?

The tonsils, thymus gland, and the spleen are all accessory organs of the lymphatic system.

Where are leukocytes formed?

the leukocyte or white blood cell is located in the immune system or where they may take permanent residence..some tissue.

What does it mean lymphocytes are high?

I have 77% of Lympocytes and elevated level of uric acid.

Does lifting weights hurt your immune system?

To explain this in a very simple way...

When you excercise, you become healthier. This is general knowledge, but many people don't know why.

When you excercise your muscles, your blood circulates better, you burn through fat, and you keep better "physics".

You want to have a good circulation of your blood because it helps keeping your veins (more) clear of bad stuff that isn't suppose to be there. Your organs like your kidneys and liver will be able to work faster and better to cleanse your body of toxins.

This also helps the immune system because you help putting stuff in your body in motion when you excercise. When you excercise you also burn through fat. The body isn't always trying to get rid of fat.

If you put yourself in a scenario of only eating once per day, or once every two days or similar, you put your body in a state of "starvation" which makes the body stock up on fat, leaving less fat for your brain, making you more tired, slow-minded, etc. (in other words, eating to seldom has bad effects on your brain and can affect your personality).

If you excercise, you will feel more hungry more often, and it will help you eat (eat many times per day, but not too much every meal).

Now; burning excessive body fat is important because having too much excessive body fat takes up precious resources to burn through. Remember, you can't burn fat unless you bring the body nutrition (well, you CAN... but it's not very effective if you wanna keep your head straight and stay healthy in general).

Everything is basically linked in the body somehow. Physical activity is good for you because it helps your blood circulate better, your organs work better, which in turn helps your immune system.

Fat is also important. Read about it. Study it.

And think about how fat people are often more sick or have more various problems, since excessive body fat in the end crashes takes up too many resources to handle, which leaves the immune system hanging.

Don't use this in a book or a conversation without reading about it to figure out how it really works... I don't have time to write 200.000 words to explain exactly how it works.

Also, pardon my english.

Why is it important that the lymphatic system is spread throughout the body?

The lymphatic system has tissue spread throughout the body to aid in the removal of fluids from cells, transports fatty acids as well as transporting immune cells to the bones. The lymphatic system is the circulatory mechanism for the immune system.

What mechanisms aid lymph return?

muscular contractions cause movement of lymphatic fluid. Pressure changes in the thoracic cavity during respiration also aid in the movement of lymph.
Elevation of affected area higher than the heart, muscle use, and compression of affected area all increase lymphatic flow.

What happens to the body if your lymphatic system fails?

The lymphatic system returns the fluid that is trapped in the tissues of the body that the capillaries filter. So in essence if we did not have a lymphatic system we would get edema because the tissue would hold in that fluid. That is where elephantiasis comes into play.

The lymphatic system is also the the first line of defense against diseases. This network of vessels and nodes transports and filter lymph fluid containing antibodies and lymphocytes(good) and bacteria (bad).

Lymph vessels are also in then lining of the gastrointestinal tract and they absorb fats from foods. A malfunction can result in serious malnutrition.

What happens when your immune system is not strong?

A weakened immune system causes a person to become vulnerable to opportunistic bacteria, viurses, and fungal infections. This can occur as a result of disease process (cancer, HIV, metabolic disorders, or tissue injury) genetic predispositions or family history, or dysfunction of the liver, spleen, kidneys or bone marrow. A weakenend immune system can also be as a result of autoimmune disorders or in response to chemical agents (environmental, medications, chemotherapy, toxic chemical exposures). Measures should be taken to protect oneself during periods of low immunity. Avoid large crowds and those who are ill, or wear a mask to prevent contracting contagious viruses and bacterial infections. Getting plenty of rest, fluids and good nutrition, decreasing stress, washing hands frequently, and using extra care in food preparation are ways to avoid becoming ill. Finally, follow your physician's direction regarding ways to boost your body's resistance, and devise a plan of care to ensure your safety during times of low immunity.

How does asthma affect someone's immune system?

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How many lymphatic vessels leave a node?

One lymphatic vessel leaves a node.

One, Single, 1

What are two ways in which lymph vessels are similar to veins?

The lymphatic system is comprised of thousands and thousands of white blood cells that fight off infection and foreign substances that may invade the bloodstream (or bodily fluids) that includes pollen and other allergens, also they fight against viruses and bacterias, etc.

On the other hand, the cardiovascular system is the network of major arteries that bring oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart and then the blood goes to the other areas of the body.

How is lymph moved throughout the body?

The lymph system is similar to the venous system in the body. There are series of one way valves that keep the fluid moving in one direction. As you move or flex you muscles it presses down on the lymph vessels and the fluid moves though the one way valves.

What are lymphatic capillaries like?

Lymphatic capillaries are closed at one end and they are tethered to surrounding tissues by protein filaments. Endothelial cells loosely overlap the lymphatic capillaries to allow bacterial and cells to enter the capillaries. The layout of the endothelial cells also create valve-like flaps which open when the interstitial fluid pressure is high and close when it is low.

The immune system's third line of defense against invading organisms is?

the but cheeks are the third defence against invading pathogens. If the skin or white blood cells have not later killed these systems. While you sleep your but cheeks got into your body searching for the pathogen once it is found the but cheeks squeeze so that is a sorbed and it is out of your system. if it is a serious disease the but cheeks start shutting inside your body so you eventually poo out of your mouth.

Why do you test for leukocyte esterase?

Leukocyte esterase is a test used to help determine whether a person has a urinary tract infection.