Lymphatic System

Ok.. There are quite a few things this could be caused by and will start off with the simplest first and most frequent benign causes - usually, enlarged nodes from infection are tender when Palpated

Recent flu or virus

Ear infection

Throat infection

ANY kind of infection of the head including Teeth

Some viruses like HIV, CMV (Cytomegalovirus), Mononucleosis or EBV Ebstein-Barr are infamous for causing lymphadenopathy

It is important to know how long it has been there. If it's been there more than several months, it warrants further investigation, like a CBC - Complete Blood Count

Do you have other enlarged lymph nodes (Neck, clavicle, armpits or groin)

If it's been more than a few months or you have other nodes present, it is important to know if you have

Fevers

Unintentional weight loss

Chills

Night sweats

fatigue

If so, your doc will most likely want to biopsy the most easily accessible node for biopsy to rule out any malignancies - There are so many to list: But here are the most popular

LYMPHOMA: Hodgkins or Non Hodgkins, Burkitt's, Maltoma

METASTASIS - Cancerous cells spreading from another source

Multiple Myeloma

Always consult with your Physician. If they continue to stay enlarged and you don't feel well, BE PERSISTENT and get some answers from your Doctors .

No - they are essential for protecting the body from infection and their function is to filter lymph fluid which circulates specialised white blood cells called lymphocytes throughout the body. It is these that are vital to the body's defences as they produce antibodies which play a part an important role in fighting infection.

Collect the fluid that leaks from blood and return it to the blood.

Could be plague. Check with the doctor immediately.

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The lymphatic system in cats helps to protect the body's immune system. The way the system works in humans is basically the same in cats. Lymph nodes, the spleen and the thymus are all common organs responsible for the production and drainage of antibodies.

Line 1 - Non-specific: Barriers such as intact skin, natural flora, mucus membranes.

Line 2 - Non-specific: White blood cells such as Phagocytes (e.g. macrophages/dendritic cells), Inflammatory response, interferons.

Line 3 - Specific: White blood cells such as B and T cells and antigens.

No, not generally. Lymph nodes are a part of your body that helps to fight infections that can kill you.

The "Germs,Viruses,Bacteria, I Can't think of anymore". ...

The Mediastinal Nodes are lymph nodes located in the center of the chest. The Superior Mediastinal Nodes are adjacent to the Trachea and Esophagus. The Inferior Mediastinal Nodes lie between the lower lobes of the Lungs.

with white blood cells and antibodies. If you have it though, its probably because of drinking unclean water, you should go to the hospital right away

it just does cuz it likes to party

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I believe this response to be wrong and based on the movie "The Number 23", which is fictional and bases it's theme around the 23 enigma which is selection bias at it's best! To the original person who answered, please research your answers before posting. It is people who post without thought and research who destroy the internet's unique use as an overall research tool and make finding the correct answer for something much harder.

The actual answer is that every body is different and therefore as such each individual has a different time for blood to circulate the whole body. For example, someone who has had their legs amputated would have a quicker circulation time than an average healthy adult. Other factors to be considered are age, weight, health, sex, height, activity, anxiety and stress etc. For an average adult at rest it takes almost 1 minute for a red blood cell to travel the circulatory system.

My teacher says it is found in the blood but, it basically meanders around so..... yea

The cellular system is composed of many classes of T-lymphocytes (white blood cells that detect foreign invaders called antigens).

When the lymphatic system does not work correctly, the body's immune response is suppressed. The lymphatic system is responsible for helping to clear the body of toxins and diseases. The lymphatic system is also responsible for cleaning the interstitial fluid, which is the fluid that surrounds all the cells in the body. When the lymphatic system does not function as it should, this fluid is not cleaned properly and bacteria and other infectious agents can propagate from the fluid and into the blood.

muscular activitybreathing

muscle contraction

peristalsis

yes or a more serious condition so go see a doctor

The lymphatic or lymphoid organ that decreases in size and in function as a person ages is the thymus gland. The thymus gland, which is situated in the chest area, is important because it plays a major role in the immune system. It is in this gland that T-cells are produced.

Anterior and posterior cervical lymph nodes.

Blood

Fluids and particles absorbed into lymph capillaries are called lymph.

one problem of the lymphatic system is blockage, damage caused to the lymph nodes and metasized cancer

Immune System Vaccines are like a mild type of a disease is given to you or your pet and whilst you may feel ill for a day or two it will make you immune to that same disease but it can only be certain diseases.

All blood cells (red and white) are formed in the bone marrow.