BIO 11 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Chyle, Endothelium, Clavicle

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Any exchange between blood and body tissue goes through interstitial tissue. Lymphatic vessels: carries the fluid and empty it into circulation. Connects everything from interstitial space to thorax. Cells release proteins into the interstitial space (too large to fit into blood capillaries) so they are taken by the lymphatic system. Formed by loosely overlapping endothelial cells (like shingles) Allow to let proteins and other nutrients into the capillaries. Opening/closing determined by the pressure of the fluids either inside or outside the capillaries. Restore blood vessels and help with immunity. Lymphatic collecting vessels contain 3 thin tunics collect lymph from. Lymphatic trunks drain large areas of the body named based on the areas they capillaries drain. Lymphatic ducts both empty into jugular vein really low pressure. Left= (thoracic) the rest of the body. Factors assisting lymphatic flow tremendously low pressure b/c no pump. Arterial pump: lymphatic vessels run very close to arteries and get some of the.

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