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Denzel A&P
A&P Lymphatic System
Term | Definition |
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Chyle | small fat droplet. |
Cortical nodule | located within sinuses along the cortex of the lymph node; packed with lymphocytes surrounding the germinal center. |
Inguinal lymph node | pelvic and groin lymph node. |
Interstitial fluid (IF) | fluid located in microscopic spaces between cells. |
Involution | return of an organ to its normal size after enlargement; also after retrograde or degenerative change. |
Lacteal | lymphatic vessel located in each villus of the intestine; serves to absorb fat materials from chyme passing through the small intestine. |
Lymph | watery fluid drained from the tissue spaces that returns excess fluid and protein molecules to the blood via the lymphatic vessels. |
Lymph node | small structure that performs biological filtration of lymph on its way to the circulatory system. |
Lymphatic capillary | microscopic blind-ended vessel that transports lymph. |
Anastomosis | connection between vessels that allows collateral circulation. |