The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. The primary function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph ...

This article details the lymphatic system, its role in the body, and what conditions can impair its function. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and ducts that collect and ...

Citation: Nigam Y, Knight J (2020) The lymphatic system 2: structure and function of the lymphoid organs. Nursing Times [online]; 116: 11, 44-48. Authors: Yamni Nigam is professor in biomedical ...

The lymphatic system, made up of lymphoid tissues known as nodes and vessels, is part of the human immune system. It is involved in protecting the body against infection, by delivering immune ...

This article, the first in a six-part series, gives an overview of the lymphatic system, which circulates lymph fluid around the body to drain tissue, transport fat and activate immune responses. ...

Specific to the right supraclavicular lymph node is the drainage of the mid-section of the chest, esophagus, and lungs, while the left lymph node drains the thoracic duct, the abdomen, and thorax.

But until now, no studies have investigated the potential interactions between bacterial infections and lymphatic function. In contrast to the cardiovascular system, in which blood is propelled ...

The mammalian intestine is richly supplied with lymphatic vasculature, which has functions ranging from maintenance of interstitial fluid balance to transport of antigens, antigen-presenting cells ...

While the system functions automatically in a healthy body, various factors—including stress, illness, or overexertion—can slow it down. In this file photo, a woman performs lymphatic drainage ...

Taken together, this study uncovers the molecular mechanisms by which DHHC5 regulates intestinal lipid absorption and lymphatic function. The findings pave the way for new therapeutic strategies ...