Circulation Of Lymphatic
Outline the origin, circulation and functions of lymph.
Answer:
Origin of lymph:
- Lymph is formed from interstitial fluid
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Circulation:
Lymph node receives lymph by afferent vessels
- Afferent vessels divides into small channels
- Passing through afferent vessels and small channels lymph reaches the cortex
- Lymph then circulates through cortex, paracortex and medulla of the lymph node Finally lymph leaves the lymph node through efferent vessels.
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Functions:
Lymph helps in transport of fluid from tissue spaces to blood
- It helps in removal of bacteria, toxins and other substances from various organs
- It helps in maintenance of structural and functional integrity of tissues
- It helps in defence due to formation of lymphocytes
- Transports absorbed long chain fatty acids and cholesterol from
the intestine via lymphatics into blood - Transports antibiotics
- Helps in the formation of maximally concentrated urine
- Supplies nutrition and oxygen to those parts where blood cannot reach
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