The major components of the lymphatic system include lymph, lymphatic vessels, and lymphatic organs that contain lymphoid tissues. Lymphatic Vessels Lymphatic vessels are structures that absorb fluid that diffuses from blood vessel capillaries into surrounding tissues. This fluid is directed toward lymph ...
Unlike the blood circulatory system, your lymphatic system lacks a pumping organ for the movement of lymph through its network of channels. The smooth, upward movement of lymph is assisted by the pressure created by the muscle and joint movement and the heartbeat. (And, as a bonus, a proper...
Lymphatic System is an alkaline fluid system that is found in the lymphatic vessels and the cisterna chyli. The cisterna chyli is exactly what the name implies, it's a cistern, a reservoir for the storage of fluid (lymph)
What is the function of the lymphatic system and how it can be affected by the nervous system, endocrine system and stress? Lymphatic system: The lymphatic system is an organ system that forms a network between the organs and tissues of the...
How does the lymphatic system help the immune system? What carries out the humoral immune response? Are phagocytes part of the innate immune system? What is an autoimmune system? What are the two main types of immune system disorders?
Mature B and T cells exit the primary lymphoid organs and are transported via the bloodstream to the secondary lymphoid organs, where they become activated by contact with foreign materials, or antigens.
Over the past decade, there have been innovations in lymphatic imaging. These new imaging techniques include non-contrast magnetic resonance (MR) lymphangiography, intranodal lymphangiography (IL), dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance lymphangiography (DCMRL), and liver lymphangiography. These ...
The different systems of the body interact with and rely upon one another. (Image credit: colematt via Getty Images) Immune: The immune system is the body's defense against bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that may be harmful. Components of the system include the lymph nodes, which cont...
Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system contains lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and glands. Lymph vessels carry lymph fluid throughout the body. Lymph fluid contains lymphocytes (white blood cells) that help fight infection and disease. Hodgkin lymphoma causes ...
Tuberculosis is one of the most deadly modern day infectious diseases. It usually effects the lungs, though it may also effect the circulatory system, central nervous system, genitourinary system, lymphatic system, genitourinary system, and the bones and joints. Blood diseases such as chronic ...