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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.
1,658 Questions
How do you take care of the immune system?
Get enough rest,Drink plenty of water, and Practice safe sex
Causes of elevated lymphocytes?
white blood cell count that increases in the presence of an infection
it attacks your immune system so like if you get a cold or something it makes it a whole lot easier to get sick and the cold can make you so sick that you can die if u dont take the right meds
What causes bulging veins in arms and hands?
Because they are closer to the surface. There could be other reasons.
What is tissue swelling due to lymphatic obstruction?
Lymphatic obstruction is a blockage of the lymph vessels that drain fluid from tissues throughout the body and allow immune cells to travel where they are needed. Lymphatic obstruction may cause lymphedema, which means swelling due to a blockage of the lymph passages
Does cod liver oil help the immune system?
yes, mostly we take cod liver oil in winter ..that helps us in cure cold
What is the order of lymphatic vessels smallest to the largest?
lymph capillaries, pre-collectors, collectors, lymph trunks or ducts and anchoring filaments
2 chronic diseases of the immune system?
Probably the disease most commonly recognized as a disease of the immune system is Human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), which is known as a secondary immune deficiency disorder (secondary = caused by something acting on the body, like the HIV virus that causes AIDS, as opposed to being primary = caused by inherited genetic mutations). There are many primary immune deficiency disorders, but these are less well-known, examples are: Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) and Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency.
Other diseases or disorders that affect the immune system are those that cause autoimmune diseases, such as Lupus Erythematosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Pernicious Anemia. These cause the the immune system to get confused and attack your cells as if they are foreign invaders to try to destroy the cells.
There are also medications that can affect the immune system to depress the immune response so that people with transplanted organs do not have the immune system attacking the "foreign" organ and creating "rejection".
How might a blockage of the lymph vessels affect the function of the cardiovascular system?
i dont know ? its what am trying t ofind out
When the immune system fails to recognize self and destroys its own tissues what is this?
The medical term for the immune system failing to recognize its own body tissue and attacking its owner's body is autoimmunity. Common examples of autoimmune disorder are (a) Rheumatoid arthritis and (b) systemic lupus erythematosus ("lupus")
Why do doctors check for swollen lymph nodes?
Lymph nodes are the site of white blood cell production.
Why is the spleen part of the immune system?
The spleen is a purplish red organ located in the upper left part of your abdominal cavity. The spleen is an integral part of the immune system. The spleen filters blood, removes old or damaged platelets and red blood cells, stores blood, and forms some types of white blood cells. If the spleen is damaged it can be removed. You can live without your spleen, but your resistance to infection will be lowered.
What helps your immune system fight infection?
The nutrition in the food you eat helps you with your eyesight and skin, and help fight off in fections. With this type off nutrients, imagine what could happen if we used all lot more nutrients so we could get better eyesight,better skin, and fight off infections.
Does alcohol lower your immune system?
Yes, caffeine lowers your immune system.
Caffeine is a toxin to the body. Like most toxins you can "get away with it" in small doses usually, but nevertheless it weakens the immune system.
You only have to try a simple experiment to realize this - when you are a bit sniffly drink several strong coffees in a row. See if you sniffle and sneeze more or less.
