Download Body Systems Lymphatic

Lymphatic
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A network of vessels, nodes and organs which
collect interstitial fluid lost by the blood and
returns it back to circulatory system.
(we loose more than 3 liters a day)
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One Way System
Filters bacteria and microorganisms
Help maintain movement of nutrients and salts
through tissues
Absorb fat and fat-soluble vitamins from small
intestines
Helps to produce and transports white blood cells
(Structures dedicated to the production and
circulation of lymphocytes, WBC)
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Spleen- Synthesis antibodies and removes
bacteria. Makes and holds RBC and recycles iron.
(Can be considered like a large lymph node)
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Thymus-Produce T cells (for the immune system)
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Bone Marrow –produces white blood cells
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Lymph is moved
through vessels by
contractions of
skeletal muscles and
pressure gradient
Vessels have one way
valves that prevent
back flow
Lymph returns to the
circulatory system
through the superior
Vena Cava
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Lymphadema- Swelling of the
lymph nodes because
accumulation of fluid, caused by
damage or malformation to the
nodes
Lymphoma- a cancer that
originates in the lymph nodes