Lymph , lymph circulation, function , lymph notes

Human anatomy and physiology - I , body systems , physiology of body functions , present in our body , liquid state

1. Lymph Seminar HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - I Excel college of pharmacy

2. Lymph Lymph is a fluid that flows through the lymphatic system Lymph is a colourless , clear, white fluid Lymph is a White fluid because tha RBC does not present

3. lymph Lymph act as a antibody and attack the unwanted bacteria in our body Study of lymph is called lymphatic system Lymph containing plasma, proteins and blood cells . The lymphatic system forms a network of lymph vessels through which the lymph circulates all over the body

4. Lymphatic system The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that primarily consists of Lymphatic vessels that transport the lymph Lymph nodes through which the lymph passes before returning to blood

5. Lymphatic system Lymph nodes present at the head and neck regions of our body These small oval structures are an important component of the body is immune system and helps in fighting infections They function as filters of lymph catching any debris or cells present in the lymph There are 600 to 700 lymph nodes in the human body

6. Lymphatic system A number of structures and organs containing lymphatic tissue eg : spleen and thymus Spleen The largest lymphatic organ in the body, contains white blood cells that fight against infection or disease Thymus The organ is where T cells mature . T cells help to destroy infected or cancerous cells

7. Lymphatic system Red bone marrow , where stem cells develop into various types of blood cells including Lymphocytes Diffuse lymphoid tissue eg : Tonsils Tonsils A large cluster of lymphatic cell found in the pharynx

8. Functions of lymph Supplies nutrients and oxygen to those parts where blood can not reach It drains away excess tissue fluid and metabolites and returns proteins to the blood from tissue spaces. The lymph also carries absorbed facts from small intestine to the blood. The lymphatic capillaries of intestinal villi absorb digested facts. Lymphocytes in the lymph defend the body from infections.

9. Lymphatic circulation