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The Lymphatic&
Immune System
, The Lymphatic System
Made of capillaries, vessels, nodes
and other organs that transport a
fluid called Lymph from tissues &
returns to the bloodstream.
Filters and cleans lymph of any
debris, abnormal cells, or
pathogens.
Transports fatty acids from the
intestines to the circulatory
system.
One way system that flows
toward the heart.
, Components of the Lymphatic System
Lymph
Lymphatic Vessels
Lymphatic Capillaries
Lymphatic Vessels
Lymphatic Trunks
Lymphatic Ducts
Lymphatic Organs
Thymus
Lymph Nodes
Spleen
Tonsils
, Lymph
Interstitial fluid enters the lymphatic vessels.
Clear, nearly colorless, alkaline fluid that occupies
the space between all cells.
Similar to blood plasma but low in protein.
Composition:
It is mostly Water & contains Solutes (nutrients,
electrolytes and oxygen) derived from plasma &
contains Cellular products (hormones, enzymes
and wastes) secreted by cells.
After a meal, lymph draining from small
intestine, takes on a milky appearance, due to
lipid content.
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