Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System Functions Immunity Lipid transport from digestive system Drains interstitial fluid back to blood
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System Components
Lymphatic System Components Lymphatic tissue
Lymphatic System Components Lymphatic tissue Macrophages
Lymphatic System Components Lymphatic tissue Macrophages T cells
Lymphatic System Components Lymphatic tissue Macrophages T cells
Lymphatic System Components Lymphatic tissue Macrophages T cells B cells
Lymphatic System Components Lymphatic tissue Macrophages T cells B cells
Lymphatic System Components Lymphatic tissue Macrophages T cells B cells Reticular CT framework
Lymphatic organs
Lymphatic organs Composed of lymphatic tissue
Lymphatic organs Composed of lymphatic tissue surrounded by CT capsule
Lymphatic organs Composed of lymphatic tissue surrounded by CT capsule lymph nodes
Lymphatic organs Composed of lymphatic tissue surrounded by CT capsule lymph nodes spleen
Lymphatic organs Composed of lymphatic tissue surrounded by CT capsule lymph nodes spleen thymus gland
Lymphatic nodules
Lymphatic nodules Small clumps of lymphatic tissue
Lymphatic nodules Small clumps of lymphatic tissue not surrounded by a CT capsule
Lymphatic nodules Small clumps of lymphatic tissue not surrounded by a CT capsule MALT
Lymphatic nodules Small clumps of lymphatic tissue not surrounded by a CT capsule MALT tonsils
Lymphatic nodules Small clumps of lymphatic tissue not surrounded by a CT capsule MALT tonsils Peyer’s patches
Lymphatic circulation Function: transports lymph Composition: lymphatic capillaries lymphatic vessels lymphatics lymphatic trunks lymphatic ducts
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic Drainage Excessive interstitial fluid enters lymphatic capillaries
Lymphatic Drainage Excessive interstitial fluid enters lymphatic capillaries
Lymphatic capillaries Lymphatic Drainage Lymphatic capillaries Lymphatics Lymphatic trunks Lymphatic ducts
Lymphatic Drainage Lymph flow promoted by
Lymphatic Drainage Lymph flow promoted by Skeletal muscle contraction
Lymphatic Drainage Lymph flow promoted by Skeletal muscle contraction Breathing movements
Consequences of lymphatic obstruction?
Lacteals Special lymphatic capillaries in the villi of small intestine Site of lipid absorption Beginning of lipid transport from digestive system back to blood
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