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Obstruction of the lymphatics cause decreased interstitium fluid drainage, leading to increased interstitial hydrostatic pressure, increased interstitial fluid volume, and eventually edema.
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Blockage of the lymphatic vessels draining a region of the body is most likely to cause?
Edema
What is tissue swelling due to lymphatic obstruction?
Lymphatic obstruction is a blockage of the lymph vessels that drain fluid from tissues throughout the body and allow immune cells to travel where they are needed. Lymphatic obstruction may cause lymphedema, which means swelling due to a blockage of the lymph passages
How do lymphatic vessels originate?
originates as microscopic blind-end vessels called lymphatic capillaries.
What are the major parts of lymphatic system?
interstitial fluid,lymphatic nodes,lymphatic vessels
Lymphatic vessels serve to absorb fat molecules from the?
Lymphatic vessels serve to absorb fat molecules from the small intestines.
What describes constituent components of the human lymphatic system?
0the component of the lymphatic system is the lymph nodes
What organs are found in the lymphatic system?
Lymph vessels,lymph nodes,spleen,
Are lymphatic vessels found in bone?
no
What are the lymphatic vessels?
Lymph capillaries
Where is lymph found?
in lymphatic vessels
Vessels in the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic System- Consists of lymphatic vessels i.e. Veins and capillaries are an example. (hope this helps and I had the exact question in a worksheet and it was right good luck)
What is the diagnostic test to detect damage of the lymphatic vessels?
lymphoscintigraphy tests to detect damage or malformations of the lymphatic vessels.
