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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 does the lymphatic system and the immune system?
they both do something with diseases and caring for the body
Calculate the percentage 8000 per mm3 lymphocytes out of a total 12000 per mm3 WBC's?
absolute value is 35% times the WBC total of 12,000 equal 42,000 an abnormally high count
Why does the immune system need to destroy pathogen?
The immune system needs to destroy the pathogens. Other wise the pathogens will multiply in the body of host. The pathogens will multiply by geometrical proportion. With in very short time the pathogens will occupy the whole body. You can no longer survive in that case.
they have become infected due to how bad the cut was. Please take this lady to the hospital and get some antibiotics for the infection, it will take 1 to 5 weeks depending on the seriousness of this wound.
What happens when the cervical lymph nodes are removed?
You have about 500 lymph nodes are there in your body. There are about 300 lymph nodes in your neck region only. It is not possible to remove them all. When you remove few lymph nodes, it does not affect your health adversely.
If you have an an inflammatory form of arthritis like for example RA it is the immune system that is attacking your joints and you need to treat it by suppressing the immune system to a degree. you would be wise to check with your doctor what treatments are best for you to self administer in any case.
What are the dangers of tattoo ink to the immune system?
Tattoos, like piercings, are foreign to the natural state of the human body. It was not meant to have any foreign bodies injected. When the body senses "foreign matter" it activates its immune system and the cells used in fighting diseases, viruses and colds is kicked into action. When the foreign bodies are not ejected/fixed or eliminated from the human body the state of the "fighting" immune cells become dulled to the presence of the piercing or the tatoo.
In essence the body comes to accept the foreign matter and in a sense become complacent. Now when a virus comes along, such as H1N1 or H5N1, these fighter cells have become complacent and therefore do not have the same efficacy as they once did, therefore lowering the bodies immune system. Voila...the virus/cold is in and the body can't fight it.
Try to keep your body free of foreign matter which includes the following:
1. Nitrates (found in processed meats)
2. Alcohol and Tobacco
3. Pharmaceuticals (seek the natural way in all cases possible)
4. All fast foods
5. Piercings and Tattoos
Your immune system will be boosted and stronger with the following aids:
1. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth (I use it daily and it cleans the body of toxins)
I bought in B.C. Canada from I think it was called Nature's Gaia Company.
2. Aloe Vera juice (found at most local health food stores)
3. Coconut oil/milk
4. Fresh mint and ginger root
The foreign or nonself proteins that trigger immune responses are called?
An immune response is based on the ability to distinguish molecules that are part of the body ("self") from those that are not ("nonself," or foreign). Such molecules that can elicit an immune response are called antigens.
What is it called when a transplanted organ is attacked by the body's immune system?
It is called organ rejection, which occurs when the recipient's immune system recognizes the transplanted organ as foreign and tries to attack and destroy it. Organ rejection can lead to the failure of the transplanted organ if not managed properly with immunosuppressive medications.
The hydrostatic pressure of tissue fluid drives the entry of lymph into lymphatic capillaries. However, muscular activity largely influences the movement of lymph through the lymphatic vessels. Lymph, like venous blood, is under low hydrostatic pressure and may not flow readily through lymphatic vessels without outside help. These forces include contraction of skeletal muscles, contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the larger lymphatic trunks, and pressure changes associated with breathing. Taken from Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9th Ed, p.364. You Keeping it simple, the human body is composed of roughly 100 trillion cells and two major fluids. In health, it is important to understand man's suffering is with the cells that compose every organ, gland, bone, muscle, etc,. However, cells and their function are controlled by the two major fluids of the body: blood and Lymph.
Our Health programs are focused on the two major fluids (detoxification) and the cells of the body (regeneration). Man is in serious trouble with his health issues. Genetics have weakened the cells to levels never seen before.
The allopathic community has no clue when it comes to the regeneration of the human body. They are still stuck on the "Illusion called Diseases" and the ridiculous idea of the "Germ Theory." The medical community is "treatment-based" and has no curative value. The medical community also has the highest harm and kill rate of humans exceeding war.
It's time for the human race to change their consciousness from "treatment-based" to thinking health.
Always focus on the positive - not the negative. -Dr.Robert Morse ND http://www.movelymph.com
What is the braking effect system on a truck?
Depending on what the truck is, it may have air brakes, air-over-hydraulic brakes, or hydraulic brakes. Air brakes may be foundation brakes, to include flat cams (very rarely seen), S-cams (the most common), or wedge brakes (not so common anymore, although they are sometimes used on the steer axles of heavy haulers and vocational trucks), or they might be disc brakes, or now, even piston brakes (as far as I know, UPS is the only major carrier which uses them). Depending on country, truck brakes will either use ABS (in N. America) or EBS (in Europe).
How do you phagocytes prevent infection?
Phagocytes are the white blood cells that protect the body by ingesting harmful foreign particles such as bacteria and dead cells. Also they are essential for fighting infections and for subsequent immunity.
Phagocytes are crucial in fighting infections, as well as in maintaining healthy tissues by removing dead and dying cells that have reached the end of their lifespan.
During an infection, chemical signals attract phagocytes to places where the pathogen has invaded the body. These chemicals may come from bacteria or from other phagocytes already present.
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What immune systems are involved in fighting the heart disease?
none, heart disease is not that kind of disease.
What are the four signs and systoms assoociated with common lymphatic system disorders?
Common signs and symptoms associated with lymphatic system disorders include swelling of lymph nodes, persistent fatigue, recurrent infections, and unexplained weight loss. These symptoms may indicate disorders such as lymphoma, lymphedema, or infections affecting the lymphatic system. Prompt medical evaluation is recommended for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Which vaccine type is not given usually to people whose immune system is compromised?
Live attenuated vaccines are typically not given to people with compromised immune systems because they contain weakened forms of the virus that may still cause illness in those with weakened immune responses.
A blind-ended vessel is a vessel that is closed at one end, or has a 'dead end'.
They can be found in the lymphatic system, for example.
What is the difference between granular and non-granular leukocytes?
The difference is that granular leukocytes have granules in their cytoplasm while non-granular do not. Also granular leukocytes, such as neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils respond to non-specific immunity and their main job is to digest pathogens. The non-granular leukocytes include lymphocytes and monocytes and they are part of the specific immune response of the body. The are called non-granular because their cytoplasm is clear and does not contain granules that show up with the addition of stain or dyes.
How do phagocytes relay specific details about invading organisms to other immune system cells?
By presenting small pieces of the organism on their surface.
What are lymphatic system's functions names?
The lymphatic system has several key functions, including the maintenance of fluid balance by returning excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream, the transportation of dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system to the blood, and the facilitation of immune responses by producing and transporting lymphocytes and other immune cells. Additionally, it helps filter and remove pathogens and waste products through lymph nodes.
How does the immune system fight leptospirosis?
The immune system combats leptospirosis through both innate and adaptive responses. Initially, innate immune cells, such as macrophages and neutrophils, recognize and respond to the leptospiral bacteria, helping to contain the infection. Subsequently, the adaptive immune system activates, producing specific antibodies against the bacteria, which neutralize them and help eliminate the infection. Additionally, T cells play a critical role in orchestrating the immune response and clearing the infection from the body.
