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The Lymphatic System. By: Alina And Araceli. Structure and description. The lymphatic system has a lot of specialized structures Lymph is the substance that the lymphatic system goes around A lot of lymph vessels, lymphatic tissue, and lymph nodes make the system.
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The Lymphatic System By: Alina AndAraceli
Structure and description • The lymphatic system has a lot of specialized structures • Lymph is the substance that the lymphatic system goes around • A lot of lymph vessels, lymphatic tissue, and lymph nodes make the system
Thymus:Germsare killed there Node: Germs are filtered in all the nodes Diagram Lymph vessels: Bring lymph Diaphragm: Drains fluid Spleen: Protects body from infections
Problems • If not working, fluids build up in the tissue and causes swelling and can also have infections, blockage and cancer.
5 facts • The lymphatic system returns about 3.17 quarts (3 liters) of fluid each day from the tissues to the circulatory system. • The lymphatic system is made up of lymph vessels that carry lymph • There are over 100 lymph nodes throughout the body, with the majority of them being located in the neck, groin and armpits.
5 facts con. • The lymphatic system is closely related to the cardiovascular system. • There are 600 to 700 lymph nodes in the human body that filter the lymph before it returns to the circulatory system
How to take care of it • To help your lymphatic system eat foods that give you good blood vessel walls • Eat stuff like salmon, herring, tuna, mackerel, fruit, veggies, and 48 grams of whole grain.
Basically what it does • The lymphatic system has immune cells that destroy bacteria and viruses • It helps the immune system by filtering waste
What it also does • It helps the circulatory system to deliver nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to make tissue for the body • It is important because it helps filter organisms and without it you can get diseases
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