Lymphatic System
What it does.
The Lymphatic System helps the movement of fluids and large molecules from tissue spaces around the cells and movement of fat-related nutrients from the digestive tract back to the blood, involved in functioning of the immune system, and the defense against disease.
Organs found in this system.
Lymph Nodes, Lymphatic Vessels, Tonsils, Thymus, Spleen
Tonsils
As apart of the immune system, the tonsils fight infection; they are the first line of defense in the throat, and when they're doing their job fighting infections, you get a soar throat.
Thymus
It's apart of the immune and endocrine system, and serves as a vital role in the training and development of T-Lymphocytes or T-Cells, an extremely important type of white blood cells.
Spleen
The Spleen acts as a reservoir for white blood cells and platelets. And are sent to kill off infection and heal the wound.
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Blood and Lymphatic Capillaries grown in lab for the first time.
Every year around 11 million people suffer from severe burns, resulting in large, deep wounds that heal in time. In the University of Zurich they were able to create skin grafting with functioning blood and lymphatic capillaries. However the grafts didn't contain: pigmentation, subcutaneous glands, hair follicles, or nerves.
Allergies
Abnormal immune responses in which the immune system causes tissue damage as it fights off a perceived threat. The most common allergy is Immediate Hypersensitivity, this is triggered by a flood of histamine. Histamine cause small blood vessels to become dilated and leaky and is largely to blame for the best-recognized symptoms of allergies: runny nose, watery eyes, and itching.
Lymphatic Filiaris
A disease in which parasitic worms infiltrate the lymphatic system by via a bite from a mosquito.
Symptoms: Usually no symptoms besides: swelling of breasts, legs, and genitals.
Treatment: Taking medication (diethylcarbamazine) which will kill the worms.
Lymphoma
Cancers that originate in the body's lymphatic tissue.
Symptoms:
-Swollen lymph nodes in neck, armpits, and groin.
-Abdominal pain/swelling
Treatment: Chemo, Radiation