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The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses. The Lymphatic System Consists of two semi-independent parts Lymphatic vessels Lymphoid tissues and organs Lymphatic.
Chapter 12 The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses.
Lymphatic System ► Composed of lymph, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, and thymus ► Functions: ► Drain interstitial fluid from tissue.
Lymphography By Dr/ Dina Metwaly lymphatic system lymphatic system it is part of the circulatory system, comprising a network of lymphatic vessels that.
Anatomy & Physiology. 2 Main Parts Lymphatic vessels Lymphoid tissues/organs FUNCTIONS: Drain excess fluid (edema) and returns it to blood
Circulation: Getting from here toThere. Introduction to the Circulatory System As a life function system TRANSPORT nutrients O 2 /CO 2 wastes hormones.
HLT31507 CERTIFICATE III IN NUTRITION & DIETETIC ASSISTANCE THE LYMPHATIC & IMMUNE SYSTEM delivered by: Mary-Louise Dieckmann.
Pages 398-403. Two parts: 1.Lymphatic vessels 2.Lymphoid tissues and organs Functions: ◦ Transports escaped fluids back to the blood ◦ Body defense.
Chapter 12: The Lymphatic System. Functions: – Transports escaped fluids back to blood – Plays essential roles in body defense and resistance to disease.
The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses
