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Lymphatic system is a sub-system of the circulatory system. It contains a network of nodes, or vessels and filters, which remove toxins from the body. The role of the lymphatic system in the homeostasis of the body is that it serves as the primary drainage for all of the body's other systems, removing all toxins and excess fluids. It is a major defense against disease and also helps carry nutrients throughout the body.
The lymphatic system does not circulate blood. Lymph is its primary fluid and is formed from fluids surround cells throughout the body and passed into lymph vessels. If this fluid were not removed or filtered, the result would be toxins accumulating in the body. This would create swelling and also prevent the body from fighting against infection and disease.
Disorders or complications originated in the lymphatic system create serious illness in the body. This is because this system works...
One could relate this to pumping sewage into drinking water and then consuming it (Brown, 2005). The lymphatic system serves as a waste-management system eliminating viruses, bacteria and even fungus from the body. All of these toxins can create disease if not properly and quickly removed from the bloodstream by the lymph nodes. Poor lymph function is associated with fibromyalgia, cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, aches and pains, bloating and digestive problems. Studies have shown that an unhealthy lymph system can also contribute to cellulite, fat deposits and obesity in the body.
The lymph node is a tinny bean-shaped gland, located in many different areas of the body. They are mainly located in the groin, neck and underarm. A lymph node may be found alone or in clusters throughout the body. All lymph nodes contain…
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Brown, P. (2005). Lymphatic system: Unlocking the drains. Nature, 436(7050), 456-458. doi:10.1038/436456a.
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This stage also facilitates the athlete's recovery time and sort of eases up pulls, strains and soreness. The third form, maintenance sport massage, is performed at least once a week. It increases the flow of blood and nutrients to the muscles. It keeps the tissues loose to enable the different layers of muscles to slide easily over each other. It also helps restricts the development of scar tissue as
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Fantastic Voyage [hs130, section: ____ ] Today, on the twentieth of August, I will take you on a trip inside the gastrointestinal tract, and beyond in the human body to observe the process of digestion and excretion. As simple as it may seem, this process is more than just moving down a hollow tube. To understand this more deeply, let's begin our journey! REVIEW OF THE VIDEO TAPE: Being reduced to eight microns in
1) Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Wound Healing Case study on a 6-year old Six-year-old, Carlton, suffered a deep gash on his foot when playing with his mom along the beachside. His mom washed the injured foot and took him home. The next day, Carlton’s foot worsened, with the gash growing pink, inflamed, warm and painful. So his mom put gauze on the wound before taking him to their community healthcare center. · What