Talk:Draft 2016

Lymph Vessels

Lymph and Lymph Vessels
Lymph Fluid portion of lymphatic circulation blood plasma will leave blood vessels into surrounding tissues adds to normal tissue interstitial fluid surplus of liquid needs to be returned to circulation Lymph vessels provide unidirectional flow of this liquid
Lymph Vessels Three main types (capillaries, collecting vessels, ducts) based on size and morphology. Remember anatomy acronym - NAVL = Nerve, Artery, Vein and Lymph.
Lymph Capillaries
Gastrointestinal tract intestine lymphatics Begin as blind-ending tubes in connective tissue, larger than blood capillaries, very irregularly shaped. Jejunum lacteal (lymphatic capillary of small intestine villi, absorbs dietary fats)
Lymph Collecting Vessels
Larger and form valves, morphology similar to lymph capillaries. Lymphangion
Lymph Ducts
Smooth muscle cells in wall, 1 or 2 layers. Thoracic and right lymphatic ducts