LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

FORMATION OF INTERSTITIAL FLUID

Clorless Fluid surrounding the cells

Clorless Fluid surrounding the cells

Fills the narrow spaces between the cells, bathes the cells, &

keeps the cells functioning normally

Fills the narrow spaces between the cells, bathes the cells, &

keeps the cells functioning normally

Carry oxygen & nutrients for the cells

Carry oxygen & nutrients for the cells

The composition of tissue fluid is similar to plasma, but without proteins

Protein remain in blood capillaries

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM – a network of lymph vessels running

alongside the vein

Human lymph, obtained after a thoracic duct injury

• Found in lymph vessels

• Composition : similar to tissue fluid but with more fats. WHY?

Group of lymph nodes

Movement of lymph within the lymphatic system:

Lymphatic capillaries Lymphatic vessels Lymph nodes

Lymphatic vessels

Right lymphatic duct

Left lymphatic duct

Right subclavian vein

Left subclavian vein

Superior vena cava

Heart

The drainage of lymph from the lymphatic system back into the circulatory system

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OEDEMA

Caused By :Caused By :

increase in the capillary blood pressure forcing an excess fluid

leakage into the interstitial spaces

increase in the capillary blood pressure forcing an excess fluid

leakage into the interstitial spaces

A blockage of the lymphatic vessels which slows down the drainage of

excess interstitial fluid

A blockage of the lymphatic vessels which slows down the drainage of

excess interstitial fluid

ELEPHANTIASIS