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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
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Lymphatic System • Functions • Immunity • Lipid transport from digestive system • Drains interstitial fluid back to blood
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 • 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 • 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 • Excessive interstitial fluid enters lymphatic capillaries
Lymphatic Drainage • Excessive interstitial fluid enters lymphatic capillaries
Lymphatic capillaries • Lymphatic Drainage 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
Lacteals • Special lymphatic capillaries in the villi of small intestine • Site of lipid absorption • Beginning of lipid transport from digestive system back to blood