PPT-Lesson 12.1 The Lymphatic System

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. 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 . Additional key terms. Lymph. Having to do with lymph or lymphatic system. Intercellular fluid as it returns to the venous circulatory system. Removes waste products from the cells. Must be filtered by the lymph nodes before it reenters the circulatory system . a network of . vessels and organs that filters and returns interstitial fluid to blood circulation. . It prevents fluid build-up (edema). It protects the body against pathogens. . It . absorbs fats from the intestine and . Grace . Metry. , Meg Phillips, Rachel . Forcillo. , and Anna . Nevison. Lymphatic System. The lymphatic system aids the immune system in removing and destroying waste, debris, dead blood cells, pathogens, toxins, and cancer cells. . 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. . Objectives. Understand . the origin and . composition of lymph.. Explain . the . circulation . of . lymph . in . the . body.. Describe the gross . anatomy . and . histology . of the . following lymphoid. 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. Mercado. What is the . lyphatic. system ?. A complex network of lymphoid organs, nodes, ducts, tissues, . eapillaries. and vessels that produce and transport lymph fluid from tissues to the circulatory system. 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 . Thomas Wright; MD, FAVLS. Lipedema Reduction Surgery. Lipedema reduction surgery is an modification cosmetic suction lipectomy [liposuction]. Blunt suction cannulas are used . G. oal is to complete debulking of all tissues from subcutaneous compartment. Fibrous tissue, adipose tissue and other extracellular components. 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 . lymphatic vessels. lymphatic organs. Diffuse Lymphoid Tissue. Dense lymphoid tissue. Discrete lymphoid organ . Thymus/ Lymph node/spleen /Tonsil. As the adult worms grow within the lymphatic system, the vessels become dilated through mechanisms not entirely understood (Addiss and Brady, 200). What is clear is that this dilatation makes