ANTR 350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Axillary Lymph Nodes, Lymphatic System, Lingual Tonsils
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Lymphatic and endocrine systems (lecture): list the major functions of the lymphatic system. Removal of excess fluids (interstitial fluid) from tissues and return to blood. Absorbs and moves lymph and chyle (mix of fat and lymph) from the digestive system. Produces and transports immune cells (e. g. white blood cells, lymphocytes, etc. ) and defends against pathogens: define lymph. Lymph is composed of interstitial fluid, lymphocytes, and foreign materials that are picked up and is carried with the lymphatic system. It"s created and moved through the body until it enters the venous system: identify the following on figure: lymphatic system (in image powerpoint, tonsils. Lingual tonsil: axillary lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, malt in small intestine, bone marrow, classify structures of the lymphatic system as lymphatic vasculature, lymphatic organs, or lymphatic nodules (tissues) Move lymph through body (similar to blood vessels) Lymphatic cells encased in connective tissue capsule (e. g. lymph nodes)
