Citation: Knight J, Nigam Y (2020) The lymphatic system 1: structure, function and oedema. Nursing Times [online]; 116: 10, 39-43. Author: John Knight is associate professor in biomedical science; ...

The basic structure and functions of the lymphatic system can be broken into the lymph channels. The lymph nodes, lymph and other organs. (1-4) These are a network of tubes or vessels much like ...

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 ...

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 ...

The mammalian intestine is richly supplied with lymphatic vasculature, which has functions ranging from ... concerning the organization and structure of intestinal lymphatics, the current view ...

Changes in the structure of the skin and the lymphatic system that occur with the natural aging process create permissive conditions for melanoma metastasis. Changes in the structure of the skin ...

An essential component of the lymphatic system, the thymus ... the years has provided insight into this organ's structure and various functions. As essential components of an effective adaptive ...

Lymph nodes are small (about 1-2 centimeters around or the size of a couple of AAA batteries side by side) oval or kidney-shaped structures that are a part of your immune system. They're part of ...

The lymphatic system is a network of lymphoid ... revealing cellular heterogeneity and identifying lymphoid structures and their potential functions and implications. Instrumental to the ...

Researchers made the connection when investigating the causes of lymphoedema—a blockage in the lymphatic system resulting in swelling in the arm or leg, which is very difficult to treat.

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. ...