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Lymphatic system
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
07/30/2014

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What is Lymph
Definition
Lymph is the fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system.
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How is Lymph Formed
Definition
When interstitial fluid is collected through lymph vessels --> lymph nodes-->emptying into right or left subclavin mixes back with blood
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composition of lymph
Definition
kind of like plasma but with WBC, lymphocytes, fatty triglycerides
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Main Function of lymphatic system
Definition
1.collects and transports tissue fulids from intercellular space, back to veins
2.Plays part in returning Lost Plasma Protein to blood stream
3.Circulates through lymphatic vessels and get intrcuded to antigens in the lymph nodes
4.Lymph nodes play role in defense of body immune responses
5.It transports enzymes and hormones into blood
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Central Lymph Organs
Definition
Central Organs: Bone Morrow, Thymus,
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Peripheral Organs
Definition
Right lymophatic duct
Thoracic ducts
Lmphatic vessels of upper and lower limbs
Cervical lymph nodes
Axilarry Nodes
Cisterna chili
Lumbar nodes
Inguinal Nodes
MALT
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How do Lymphatic vessels work
Definition
Lymphatic vessels only carry fluid away from tissue, lymph capillaries all over the body. The capillaries are covered in endothelium and are arranged to permis fluid to enter but not leave. Small Lymphatic vessels join to form larger branches called lymphatic trunks these merge into ducts there is no pump its all controlled my other movments
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How is lymph moved
Definition
Skeletal muscle action, Changes in thoracic pressure, pulsation of nearby arteries
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Lymph capillaries vs Blood Capillaries
Definition
1. Originate as blind pockets
2. Larger
3. Thinner walls
4. Flat or irregular outline
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lmphatic vessels location
Definition
commonly occur in association with blood vessels. Pale Golden color
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