Lymphatic Opportunity Test
Lymphatic and Immunity Test--Essay Question #2
Recently, the subject of discussion in class was about the lymphatic system and its association to immunity functions. The relationship between the lymph, interstitial fluid and plasma is both fascinating and complex. It is an integral part of our bodies’ immune system working as “…a network of organs lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels that make and move lymph from tissues to the bloodstream.” (https://www.nim.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/ article/002247.htm) It is also necessary for our healthy and functioning bodies. The lymphatic system is responsible for ridding the body of toxins or unwanted materials as well as its primary …show more content…
Unlike lymph, however, interstitial fluid transports nutrients from blood to the cells, and it takes back carbon dioxide and other wastes from the cells back into the blood. Despite this difference of function, however, the lymph and interstitial fluid do interact with each other. Along with pathogens, lymph also takes waste from cells to be expelled from the body. Simply put, lymph takes away the waste the interstitial fluid is carrying. Interstitial fluid not only interacts with lymph, it also interacts with plasma. Plasma is a fluid like lymph and interstitial fluid that is involved with the blood, but plasma contains blood platelets and blood cells along with the various proteins and nutrients the body needs. These nutrients and proteins are picked up and carried to the cells of the body by the interstitial fluid; and the wastes, dead cells, and pathogens in the blood are picked up by lymph. That is how interstitial fluid and plasma share roles with lymph and the lymphatic …show more content…
Sometimes, however, these nodes are removed when it comes to major diseases like cancer. The removal of a lymph node allows doctors to examine the affected node and make a determination as to the extent of the cancer and how fast it will spread. This can ultimately cause problems; however, as lymph will have fewer nodes to drain or filter through. Additionally, this can increase the likelihood of a condition called Lymphedema, which is “…also known as a lymphatic obstruction, and is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system….” (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphedema ) Thankfully, this surgical procedure is not always necessary, as there is usually enough evidence of the cancer within the whole of the lymphatic
Recently, the subject of discussion in class was about the lymphatic system and its association to immunity functions. The relationship between the lymph, interstitial fluid and plasma is both fascinating and complex. It is an integral part of our bodies’ immune system working as “…a network of organs lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels that make and move lymph from tissues to the bloodstream.” (https://www.nim.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/ article/002247.htm) It is also necessary for our healthy and functioning bodies. The lymphatic system is responsible for ridding the body of toxins or unwanted materials as well as its primary …show more content…
Unlike lymph, however, interstitial fluid transports nutrients from blood to the cells, and it takes back carbon dioxide and other wastes from the cells back into the blood. Despite this difference of function, however, the lymph and interstitial fluid do interact with each other. Along with pathogens, lymph also takes waste from cells to be expelled from the body. Simply put, lymph takes away the waste the interstitial fluid is carrying. Interstitial fluid not only interacts with lymph, it also interacts with plasma. Plasma is a fluid like lymph and interstitial fluid that is involved with the blood, but plasma contains blood platelets and blood cells along with the various proteins and nutrients the body needs. These nutrients and proteins are picked up and carried to the cells of the body by the interstitial fluid; and the wastes, dead cells, and pathogens in the blood are picked up by lymph. That is how interstitial fluid and plasma share roles with lymph and the lymphatic …show more content…
Sometimes, however, these nodes are removed when it comes to major diseases like cancer. The removal of a lymph node allows doctors to examine the affected node and make a determination as to the extent of the cancer and how fast it will spread. This can ultimately cause problems; however, as lymph will have fewer nodes to drain or filter through. Additionally, this can increase the likelihood of a condition called Lymphedema, which is “…also known as a lymphatic obstruction, and is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system….” (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphedema ) Thankfully, this surgical procedure is not always necessary, as there is usually enough evidence of the cancer within the whole of the lymphatic