NEM 10V Lecture Notes - Lecture 46: Lymphatic System, Extracellular Fluid, Nematology

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6 May 2018

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Nematology

Lymphatic:

• The lymphatic system is made up of an intricate network of vessels that connect hundreds

of lymph nodes

• Several key organs of the immune system

• The organs of the lymph system filter:

1. the lymph

2. assist with immune function

• Lymph nodes are located throughout the body and are clustered near strategic vein

locations such as:

1. the elbow

2. knee

3. chest,

4. neck,

5. groin,

6. armpits

7. abdomen.

• Lymph is interstitial fluid

• It is collected by specialized lymph capillaries

• These are located just under:

1. the skin

2. surrounding internal organs.

• Lymph fluid flows in just one direction:

- beginning at the tissue cells

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