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Lymphatic System

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

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  1. Lymphatic System

  2. Lymphatic System • Functions • Immunity • Lipid transport from digestive system • Drains interstitial fluid back to blood

  3. Lymphatic System

  4. Lymphatic System • Components

  5. Lymphatic System • Components • Lymphatic tissue

  6. Lymphatic System • Components • Lymphatic tissue • Macrophages

  7. Lymphatic System • Components • Lymphatic tissue • Macrophages • T cells

  8. Lymphatic System • Components • Lymphatic tissue • Macrophages • T cells

  9. Lymphatic System • Components • Lymphatic tissue • Macrophages • T cells • B cells

  10. Lymphatic System • Components • Lymphatic tissue • Macrophages • T cells • B cells

  11. Lymphatic System • Components • Lymphatic tissue • Macrophages • T cells • B cells • Reticular CT framework

  12. Lymphatic organs

  13. Lymphatic organs • Composed of lymphatic tissue

  14. Lymphatic organs • Composed of lymphatic tissue surrounded by CT capsule

  15. Lymphatic organs • Composed of lymphatic tissue surrounded by CT capsule • lymph nodes

  16. Lymphatic organs • Composed of lymphatic tissue surrounded by CT capsule • lymph nodes • spleen

  17. Lymphatic organs • Composed of lymphatic tissue surrounded by CT capsule • lymph nodes • spleen • thymus gland

  18. Lymphatic nodules

  19. Lymphatic nodules • Small clumps of lymphatic tissue

  20. Lymphatic nodules • Small clumps of lymphatic tissue not surrounded by a CT capsule

  21. Lymphatic nodules • Small clumps of lymphatic tissue not surrounded by a CT capsule • MALT

  22. Lymphatic nodules • Small clumps of lymphatic tissue not surrounded by a CT capsule • MALT • tonsils

  23. Lymphatic nodules • Small clumps of lymphatic tissue not surrounded by a CT capsule • MALT • tonsils • Peyer’s patches

  24. Lymphatic circulation • Function: transports lymph • Composition: • lymphatic capillaries • lymphatic vessels • lymphatics • lymphatic trunks • lymphatic ducts

  25. Lymphatic Drainage

  26. Lymphatic Drainage • Excessive interstitial fluid enters lymphatic capillaries

  27. Lymphatic Drainage • Excessive interstitial fluid enters lymphatic capillaries

  28. Lymphatic capillaries • Lymphatic Drainage Lymphatics Lymphatic trunks Lymphatic ducts

  29. Lymphatic Drainage • Lymph flow promoted by

  30. Lymphatic Drainage • Lymph flow promoted by • Skeletal muscle contraction

  31. Lymphatic Drainage • Lymph flow promoted by • Skeletal muscle contraction • Breathing movements

  32. Consequences of lymphatic obstruction?

  33. Lacteals • Special lymphatic capillaries in the villi of small intestine • Site of lipid absorption • Beginning of lipid transport from digestive system back to blood

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