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The lymphatic system: a network of vessels and nodes which act as a fluid and waste removal system as well as a major part of the immune system through growth and storage of white blood cells.
The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ.
Large nodes include the adenoids or tonsils.
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What fluid transports substances to all tissues by the way of the circulatory system?
blood
What condition result from an excess amount of tissue fluid?
The term used for excess fluid in tissues is edema. The more complete name is lymphedema and is usually the result of the lymphatic system not being able to move lymphatic fluid from tissues back into the blood stream, which results in the 'bloating' associated with it.
Lymphatic system function?
The lymphatic system has 4 main functions. It transports dendritic cells, white blood cells, and fatty acids. It also removes interstitial fluid from tissues.
What is the function of the Lymphatic?
The lymphatic system transports fatty acid, white blood cells, and dendritic cells. It also removes interstitial fluid from the tissues in the human body.
What is the excess interstitial fluid drains from body tissues?
Lymph.
What is it called collection of fluid in tissues?
Edema is fluid accumulation in tissues which is common in patients with renal disorders & congestive heart failure. Is is an accumulation of fluid between cells in the tissue.
What is the name of the fluid that gives rise to blood in earthworms?
earthworms don't have blood. they have a similar fluid in their bodies that transports nutrients
Excess plasma fluid in the tissues is returned to the cardiovascular system by what?
Lymphatic system
Is the excess accumulation of fluid in the pleural space which keeps the lung from fully expanding?
Pleural effusion: is the excess acumulation of fluid in the pleural space. This produces a feeling of breatlessness because it prevetns the lung from fully expanding. Effusion is the escape of fluid from blood or lymphatic vessels into the tissues or into a body cavity.
What is the action of the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system has two major functions. One is carry white blood cells to where they they may be needed and second to bring back excess fluid from the body tissues to the blood.
What are the three main functions of the lymphatic system?
The removal of excess fluids from body tissues. This process is crucial because water, proteins, and other substances are continuously leaking out of tiny blood capillaries into the surrounding body tissues. If the lymphatic system didn't drain the excess fluid from the tissues, the lymph fluid would build up in the body's tissues, and they would swell.Absorption of fatty acids and subsequent transport of fat, chyle, to the circulatory system.Production of immune cells (such as lymphocytes, monocytes, and antibody producing cells called plasma cells).
What contains large amounts of fluid and transports nutrients wastes and gases?
Blood
