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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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Innate immune system
What happens within a lymph node after a sore throat?
It becomes inflamed for a few days and then goes back to normal.
MACROPHAGES (Some Monocytes enter tissue, enlarge, and Mature into Macrophages).
Sore upper arm and little bit of burning armpit. working out or lymph nodes?
The burning sensation would suggest working out, lymph nodes is usually more of a pressure and tenderness than a burning. If the pain is severe and persists I would recommend seeing a doctor as you may have torn a muscle. If it is a lymph node you may be able to feel it with your hand or even see it. If that is the case, you may also want to see a doctor especially if you are feeling ill.
The primary function of the peduncle is to control body movements. It sends nerve impulses from our brain to control our body.
Is an epidermal dendrite cell is a specialized phagocyte?
Yes. Epidermal dendritic cells arise from bone marrow and migrate to the epidermis. They are also called Langerhans cells after a German anatomist. These cells ingest foreign substances (phagocytic) and are key activators of our immune system.
Why are people with weakened immune systems vulnerable to toxoplasmosis?
Because they are more vulnerable to any infection.
How does the immune system of the body compare with the military defense of country?
they work together and fight off EVIL bacteria
They Kill Bacteria
If it is not taken out ,it will grow bigger each day.
Lymph nodes are generally removed when the penetration of the malignant melanoma is at what depth?
If it is 1-2 mm, node dissection may be done at the time of primary treatment or the patient may be observed and only undergo lymph node dissection if the area later shows signs of disease.
On it's way lymph passes through masses of tissue called lymph nodes
Lymph drainage massage is more effective than what other methods that control lymphedema?
Lymph drainage massage has been shown to be more effective than mechanized methods or diuretic drugs to control lymphedema secondary to radical mastectomy.
Is your immune system the tonsil?
tonsil is the part of immune system.it is a secondary lymphoid organ. it is formed by the aggregation of lymphoid follicles.
What are the two collecting vessels that drain to the subclavian vein?
These would be the right lymphatic duct and the thoracic trunk.
