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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
What is the continued presence of diffuse enlarged lymph nodes?
Persistent Generalized Lymphadenopathy
What are the three types of granular leukocytes?
The three Granular leukocytes are Neutrophils, Basophils, and Eosinophils.
How does Wegener's granulomatosis affect the immune system?
In WG, the antibodies that are formed are directed against the white blood cells of the immune system. They are therefore called "auto-antibodies"
What immune system is activated if the innate immune system is unable to control the infection?
The adaptive immune system is activated if the innate immune system is unable to control the infection.
What might swollen lymph nodes indicate?
It indicates there is an infection of some type that the body is fighting. These nodes swell up to a certain degree for a large number of diseases and infections.
What is the main function of lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system helps to maintain fluid balance, defend the body against disease, and absorb liquids from the intestine and transport them to the blood.
The lymphatic system collects and returns fluid that leaks from blood vessels. It absorbs fats and vitamins. Lastly, it defends against invading microorganisms and disease.
It contains a fluid with a composition similar to pancreatic fluid
To transport lymph.
Which system is effected by pakinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease is a condition which affects the part of the brain, called the substantia Niagara . Normally this part of the brain inhibits the excessive movement in the body by releasing an substance called dopamine into the rest of the brain. Loss of this will cause the disturbed movements and other symptoms seen in parkinsonism.
That is why drugs which increases the dopamine in the brain is given to treat this condition.
Does an injection of antibodies produce active immunity?
No. When you are immunized you are injected with an inactive version of the virus so your body learns how to fight it off and you become permanently immune.
How often does chancroid spread to the lymph nodes?
In about 50% of the patients with chancroid, the infection spreads to either or both of the lymph nodes in the groin.
What does the thoracic duct of the lymphatic system empties into?
It drains into the systemic (blood) circulation at the left brachiocephalic vein between the left subclavian and left internal jugular veins.
Does lymph nodes have a bad smell to them?
Yes! Mine does! :( doctors say it's not life threatening so they don't wanna fix it by removing it!
A person would be more likely to be harmed by common viruses
Where is the thyroid in cattle?
The thyroid gland is located at the throat, immediately under the chin, and surrounds the jugular, esophagus and trachea on either side.
Lymph comes from the interstitial fluids spaces in blood where interstitial fluid is found. Lymph is composed mainly of white blood cells.
I've read that raw carrots and carrot juice are good. Also, cabbage & broccoli are very good. The main thing is to eat them raw or freshly juiced. This maintains most of the nutrients.
What is the role of antigens in the immune response to chickenpox?
The antigens cause an immune response leading to production of antibodies thereby causing the host to be resistant to subsequent infection
