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LYMPHATIC SYSTEM (Introduction (network of vessels that assist in…

- - - - smooth muscle (middle)
      - connective muscle (outer)
      - endothelial lining (inner)
  - - - intestinal
      - intercostal
      - lumbar
      - bronchomediastinal
      - subclavian
      - jugular
- - - - cervical region
      - axillary region
      - supratrochlear region
      - inguinal region
      - pelvic region
      - abdominal region
      - thoracic region
    - - immune surveillance by macrophages and lymphocytes
      - areas of lymphocyte production
      - filter potentially harmful particles from lymph
  - - - white pulp - lymphocytes
      - red pulp - red blood cells,lymphocytes,macrophages
- - - - originates from plasma
      - contains water & dissolved substances
      - contains smaller proteins which creates colloid osmotic pressure
  - - - absorption of dietary fats
      - collection of excess interstitial fluids
      - delivers fats to bloodstream
      - delivers excess fluids to bloodstream
      - delivers foreign particles to lymph nodes
    - - action of skeletal muscles
      - respiratory movements
      - smooth muscle in larger lymphatic vessel
      - valves in lymphatic vessels