BIOL1003 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Polysaccharide, Phagocytosis, Microorganism

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Describe the lymphatic system and primary and secondary lymphatic organs. Describe the main components of non- specific immunity. Lymphatic system: functions of the lymphatic system. Returns excess from the tissue fluid to the blood because its close association with the blood capillaries. All of the fluid will come back to the circulatory system. Transports fats and fat- soluble vitamins from the intestines to the liver for processing. Contains cells that are part of the immune system so that maximum surveillance from foreign matters can be achieved: vessels of the lymphatic system. Lymphatic capillaries, vessels, ducts (in order of increasing size) Contains one way valves so that fluid can"t flow backwards (cid:523)fluid is referred to as (cid:498)lymph(cid:499) when in the lymphatic system(cid:524). Biol lecture 17: circulation in the lymphatic system. Flow of lymphatic fluid is different to the flow of blood.

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