PPT-The Body’s Defenses The lymphatic System

Functions of Lymphatic System Help protect body from infection by disease causing agents Must detect a wide variety of agents known as pathogens from viruses to parasitic worms and distinguish them from the organisms own healthy tissue. The lymphatic system consists of:. lymphatic vessels which drain excess fluid from the tissues and return it to the cardiovascular system. lymphatic organs such as lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, thymus gland and red bone marrow that assist in immunity . 2 Truths & a Lie. Pick the . lie:. . 1.. The function of the lymphatic system is to remove waste & excess fluid from the tissues.. 2.. Contraction of the skeletal muscles causes lymph to flow through the lymphatic vessels.. The Lymphatic System. Works closely with the immune system to protect and maintain the health of the body. Functions. (3 primary). Absorbing fats and fat soluble vitamins from the small intestine. Removes waste from the tissues. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques by . Kisner. and Colby. . 5. th. . Edition, Pages 834 - 847. .. Goodman and Snyder, page 315.. Reference: Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation, 3. Lymphatic System. Consists of three parts. A network of lymphatic vessels (lymphatics). Lymph. Lymph nodes. Lymphatic System: Functions. Returns interstitial fluid and leaked plasma proteins back to the blood. Chapter 12: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems. Primary Function. Remains on the . lookout for foreign invaders . that can . cause infection and disease. .. Parts of the lymphatic system. Lymphatic vessels. vessels,. lymph . nodes. , and lymph tissue. 2. Works with the . circulatory . system. 3. Removes waste and excess . fluid . from the tissues. Overview:. 1. Thin, watery fluid . 2. . Composed of intercellular or interstitial fluid that forms when plasma diffuses into . . Gwada. lymphatic system. is a vascular network of tubules and ducts that collect, filter, and return lymph to blood circulation.. . Lymph . is a clear fluid that circulates throughout the body to remove wastes, bacteria, and other substances from tissues . . 1. . Defense. 2. . Transportation of various substances back . to cardiovascular system. A) . Lipids. , lipid-soluble vitamins (A, E, D, K) & leaked proteins. 3. . Draining . of excess interstitial fluid. System . Lecturer . Dr. Samah A. Jassam BSc MSc PhD . MRSB. Al-Mustansiriya University . Collage of Pharmacy. Histology- Lecture 4. Lymphatic system . It is . part of the circulatory system and . Juaid. lymphatic system. The . lymphatic system. is part of the . circulatory system. , . Lymphatic system consists of:. lymph. Lymphatic vessels. Structures and organs containing lymphatic tissue. 1-defence:protect the body against foreign substances and bacteria. . 2-fluid balance :lymphatic organs maintain the fluid balance in the tissue which is called “lymph”..which is the fluid that collecting from body tissue and return back to the blood circulation. . Saad. (2018). Consists of:. Lymph. Lymphatic vessels. Structures and organs containing lymphatic tissue. Red bone marrow. Lymphatic System . S. tructure and Function. 2. Functions of the lymphatic system.  . John . B. Muster, Peter D. . Another. Institute of Science, University of Wherever. podoplanin-/- . mouse. wild-type. mouse. Podoplanin.