Lymphatic System
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The movement of lymph within lymphatic vessels is dependent upon _____.
Amoeboid movement of the cellular component of the lymph, primarily the T-cells that "travel".
Skeletal muscle contraction, peristalsis of muscles around lymphatic vessels and the action of one-way valves.
Suction from the contracting lymph nodes.
Residual blood pressure forcing the plasma through the blood vessels.
Role of spleen of mammals is to
Assist kidneys
Act as a haempoietic tissue
Secrete digestive enzymes
Produce angiotensinogen
The lymphatic system consists of ______.
All of the plasma components of the bloodstream
Lymphatic vessels and lymphoid organs
All fluids inside the body's cells
All liquids in the body whether inside the cells or in spaces between the tissues.
Lacteals are lymphatic vessels found in the
Bone marrow
Mammary glands
Digestive tract
Gonads
- more WBCs and no RBCs
- more RBCs and less WBCs
- no plasma
- Plasma without proteins
- decolouration of skin
- swelling of tissues
- swelling of spleen
- appearence of skin rash
Malfunction of lymph vessels of gastrointestinal tract can result in
Malignancy
Obesity
Malnutrition
Anorexia
The network of tissues and organs that help in getting rid of toxins from body is
fibrinogen system
capillary system
lymphatic system
endocrine system
Which organ of our body stores extra blood and releases during emergency?
Duodenum
Islet of langerhans
Umbilical cord
Spleen