Download Lymphatic System

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They return excess tissue fluids to the
bloodstreams.
They also return leaked proteins to the
blood.
And they absorb fat from the intestine to
the blood.
Is basically considered the 2nd circulatory
system.
Contain white blood cells to defend against
germs and infections.
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Lymphocytes- are the main warriors of the immune
system and they arise in the red bone marrow.
T cells and B cells protect against antigen.
Activated T cells manage immune response & some
attack & and destroy infected cells.
B cells- protect the body by producing plasma cells
which are daughter cells that secrete antibodies
into the blood.
Lymphoid macrophages also play a huge role in
protection by phagocytizing foreign substance &
help activate T-cells.
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This is the most important component of
the immune system 1) because it houses &
provides a proliferation site for lymphocytes
and 2) furnishes an ideal surveillance
vantage point for lymphocytes and
macrophages.
Lymphoid tissues re composed of loose
connection tissue called reticular connective
tissue called reticular connective tissue,
which dominates all the lymphoid organs
except thymus.
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Lymphedema
Lymphadenitis
Lymphangitis
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Most common lymphatic disorder is lymphedema
which happen because of an accumulation of
lymphatic fluids in the interstitional.
This results in swelling in the arms, legs and other
body parts.
It’s a very painful infection deep in the skin. If its
not treated then it becomes fibrotic with loss of
normal structure, function and motion.
Treatments: Range of motion excerise, Manual
Lymph Drainage(MLD).
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Infection of the lymph node. Common complication of
the bacterial infections.
Causes: occurs when glands become enlarged by
inflammation , usually in response to bacteria, viruses,
etc.
Symptoms: swollen, hard or tender lymph node. Red
tender skin under Lymph node.
Treatments: antibiotics, pain killers to control pain, and
surgery may be needed.
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Is and infection of the lymph vessel.
Symptoms: red streaks from infected area to the
armpit or groin, chills, head aches, muscle aches,
loss of appetite, etc.
Causes: results from an acute streptococcal
infection in the skin.
Treatments: antibiotics to treat any underlying
infections, anti-inflammatory medications to
reduce inflammation and swelling.
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Lymphadenopathy:
 Lymph(o): lymph
aden(o): gland
pathy:
disorder.
Lymphangitis:
 Lymph(o): Lymph angi(o): Blood vessel
itis:
inflammation
Lymphoma
 Lymph(o): lymph
oma: tumor
Lymphangiogram
 Lymph(o): Lymph angi(o): blood vessel gram:
record or picture