A football player injures his right toe during a practice session. The next morning he is unable to play the match because of a swelling in the lymph nodes of his hip joints. Explain this observation.

Q: What cells does lymph fluid contain?

A: Blood can be defined as the body fluid present in humans and other animals that play the role in…

Q: Identify any five (5) lymphokines and explain their functions

A: Lymphokines are a types of cytokines, which are produced by the T lymphocytes to stimulate the B…

Q: What is Lymphocyte Receptors?

A: Introduction: The immune system is involved in protecting the human body from any invading pathogen.…

Q: In what areas are lymph nodes clustered? Why is this desirable?

A: Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped glands that are the part of the lymphatic system. They are…

Q: About how big in micrometers AND in millimeters is a lymphocyte? What are the functions of…

A: Lymphocytes are white blood cells , which act as the immune cells of the human immune system. These…

Q: Describe the major functions of the lymphatic system.

A: The lymphatic system is a specialized organ system found in vertebrates, which is a part of immune…

Q: Define about the lymphocyte ?

A: Lymphocytes: A small white blood cell (leukocytes) that plays a large role in defending the body…

Q: What are Lymphocytes comprised of?

A: Immunity can be defined as the ability of an organism to fight against infections caused by a…

Q: Describe the lymphatic supply of the lungs

A: Apart from the vascular system (blood system), the human body also has another circulatory system…

Q: What are the names of the four lymph sacs from which lymphatic vessels develop?

A: Lymphatic systems consist of a network of lymph vessels that carry lymph fluid all across the body…

Q: Describe the interaction of the lymphatic system with thecirculatory system.

A: Answer: Introduction: The circulatory system means specifically heart flows blood all over the body…

Q: Fill in the blank:  Lymphatic vessels usually lead to _______________________ that filter the fluid…

A: A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body and fight…

Q: Explain the origins and components of lymph.

A: Lymph is the extra fluid that drains from cells and tissues and flows through the lymphatic vessels…

Q: Describe the general functions of the lymphatic system.

A: Lymphatic system in human beings is a complex network of cells, organs and tissues that comprise of…

Q: Why is injecting a substance into the skin similar toinjecting it into the lymphatic system?

A: Answer- Skin is a largest organ of the body it is not fully supplied with the blood vessles.

Q: If we regard red bone marrow as a lymphatic organ and define lymphatic organs partly by the presence…

A: The red bone marrow is a crucial component of the lymphatic system, it is one of the primary…

Q: What is increase in number of lymphocytes known as?

A: Lymphocytes are the white blood cells which play an important role in the immune responses.

Q: Where in the body does the lymph enter the bloodstream?

A: Lymphatic system is a large network of tissues, vessels and organs that function in a coordinated…

Q: Outline lymphocyte formation.

A: Lymphocytes are immune cells that protect us from infection by foreign agents. Immune cells are…

Q: Identify the different T lymphocytes and their functions.

A: T-lymphocytes arises in the bone marrow, and migrate  to the thymus gland to mature. During its…

Q: Name the lymphoid organs

A: Being a part of the circulatory system, lymphatic vessels link all the major organs to the main…

Q: List the lymphatic organs, and provide a general function for each.

A: List of lymphatic system organs Lymph  Lymph nodes  Lymph vessels  Spleen  Thymus Tonsils  Bone…

Q: Identify and describe the parts of the major lymphatic pathways.

A: The fluids that are produced in the body and either circulated within the body or secreted out are…

Q: What are the major functions of lymph nodes?

A: Step 1 Lymphoid organs are those organs that function as sites of formation, multiplication, and…

Q: Differentiate between primary and secondary lymphoid organs.

A: Primary and secondary lymphoid organs:- Because of the roles and in case of production of B and T…

Q: Identify the components of lymph.

A: The lymphatic system is the portion of the immune system. It has several functions. They include…

Q: Why does lymph contain much less proteins than the blood plasma? Name the two principal lymph…

A: The lymphatic system is a network of vascular system through which the lymph is carried from the…

Q: What happens to lymph in lymph nodes?

A: Lymph is a transparent white fluid made of WBC (White blood cells) especially lymphocytes. These…

Q: Bacteria and viruses in infected tissues easily enter lymph vessels. Explain why.

A: Bacteria and viruses are microscopic structures which enters in our body through infected food,…

Q: When the tissue swell down due to injury, gaps in the lymphatic capillaries open allowing fluid to…

A: Inflammation:  Inflammation is a protective reaction involving immune cells, blood vessels, and…

Q: Describe the characteristics and functions of the lymphatic system.

A: The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system and the immune system. It is composed of a…

Q: Describe the major functions of:  a. lymph nodes b. spleen  c. MALT  d. Thymus

A: Immunity is defined as the ability of an individual to fight against an infection or an disease.…

Q: Where are lymph nodes found? Describe the parts of a lymphnode, and explain how lymph flows through…

A: Lymph nodes are located throughout the body, they are present in the arms, groin, between the lungs,…

Q: Explain the function of lymph.

A: Lymphoid organs are the part of the lymphatic system of the body. The lymphatic system also consists…

Q: Describe two differences between B and T lymphocytes.

A: The difference between  B and T lymphocytes are as follows:

Q: What is collecting ducts in the lymphatic  system?

A: Lymphatic system is a system which is composed of lymphatic vessels , lymphatic tissue , lymph nodes…

Q: Trace the basic path of the lymphatic circulation.

A: Lymphatic system in the human body consists of a network of vessels, tissue, and ducts that carry a…

Q: Explain the mechanisms that move lymph through lymphatic vessels, trunks, and ducts.

A: Lymphatic vessels are a collective name for all of those the lymph flows through. Vessels with…

Q: What happens to lymph in lymph nodes? And where is the excess fluid which leaks during diffusion…

A: LYMPH:- Lymph is a fluid that circulates through the body's lymphatic system and takes part in…