► INTRODUCTION TO LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

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The Lymphatic system is a multifunctional body system. Its primary role includes
transportation of limp and combating infection.

The components of the lymphatic system: Lymphatic vessels, Lymph nodes and Lymphatic
organs

► Lymphatic vessels form an extensive network of thin walled vessels that transport lymph
around the body eventually emptying it into the venous system. Lymphatic vessels contain
numerous valves and have a beaded appearance bulging between adjacent valves when filled
with lymph.

► Lymph nodes are small masses of lymphatic tissues situated along the course of the
superficial and deep lymphatic vessels
► Lymphatic organs are structures that produce lymphocytes and include the spleen and the
thymus gland.

The function is to filter lymph as it passes through the lymphatic system and route to the venous
system.

Lymphocytes are white blood cells which circulate in the bloodstream and lymphatic system and
are concentrated in lymph nodes there are components of the immune system and have a role in
combating infection.
The remaining 10% of the fluid that stays behind in the tissues as a clear to yellowish fluid is
known as lymph.
Unlike blood, which flows throughout the body in a continue loop, lymph flows in only one
direction within its own system. This flow is only upward toward the neck. Here, it flows into the
venous blood stream through the subclavian veins which are located on either side of the neck
near the collarbones.
After plasma has delivered its nutrients and removed debris, it leaves the cells. 90% of this fluid
returns to the venous circulation through the venules and continues as venous blood.
The remaining 10% of this fluid becomes lymph which is a watery fluid that contains waste
products. This waste is protein-rich due to the undigested proteins that were removed from the
cells.
The Components of the Lymphatic system
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THE LYMPHATIC TRUNKS

The efferent lymphatic vessels unite to form lymphatic trunks. The principal
lymphatic trunks of the body are the lumbar trunk, the intestinal trunk, the
Broncho mediastinal trunk, the intercostal trunk, the subclavian trunk, and the
jugular trunk.

LUMBAR TRUNK
Drains lymph from the lower extremities, the walls and viscera of the pelvis, the
kidneys and the adrenal glands, and most of the abdominal wall.

INTESTINAL TRUNK
Drains lymph from the stomach, intestines, pancreas, spleen, and the rest of the
liver.

BRONCHOMEDIASTINAL TRUNK
Drains that thorax, lungs, heart, diaphragm, and the rest of the liver.

INTERCOSTAL TRUNK
Also helps drain lymph from portions of the thorax.

SUBCLAVIAN TRUNK
Drains the upper extremities that is arms, hands, and fingers.
JUGULAR TRUNK
Drains the head and neck

These principle trunks now pass their lymph into two main channels:

THORACIC DUCT
The main collecting duct of the system and is also known as the left lymphatic
duct. It empties all of its lymph into the left subclavian vein.
RIGHT LYMPHATIC DUCT
Empties all of its lymph into the right subclavian vein.

THE ORGANS OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

The lymphatic system has four organs: Tonsils, Spleen, Thymus Gland, and
Peyer's Patches.
TONSILS
Masses of lymphoid tissue embedded in mucous membrane
Three groups of tonsils: Palatine tonsils, Pharyngeal tonsils aka Adenoids, Lingual
tonsils.
SPLEEN
An oval in shape and is the single largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body. It
measures about 12 cm or 5 inches in length. It is found in the left upper corner of
the abdominal cavity. It filters blood via the splenic artery and splenic vein which
enter the spleen at a slightly concave border called the hilum.
THYMUS GLAND
A bilobed mass of tissue located in the mediastinum along the trachea behind the
sternum. It is involved in immunity. The thymus is a site for lymphocyte
production and maturation.
PEYER'S PATCHES
Also known as aggregated lymphatic follicles. Found in the wall of the small
intestine. They resemble tonsils. There macrophages destroy bacteria. Bacteria are
always present in large numbers in the intestine and the macrophages prevent the
bacteria from infecting and penetrating the walls of the intestine.

The Active & Passive Immunity of Lymphatic System

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System

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Payer’s Patches and Facts about the Lymphatic system.

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system.

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Diseases and disorders of the Lymphatic system & The Lymphatic

System drains toxins from the body and protects against diseases
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diseases

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