ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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How is lymph moved through lymphatic vessels?
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Contractions of the small intestine
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Blood cells carry lymph through the vessels
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Contractions of the heart
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Contractions of skeletal muscle around the vessels
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -There is no pump in the lymphatic system like the heart in the cardiovascular system. The pressure gradients to move lymph through the vessels come from the skeletal muscle action, respiratory movement, and contraction of smooth muscle in vessel walls.
Detailed explanation-2: -The contraction of your muscles becomes the pump that helps the fluid get around your body. Exercise can help the lymphatic system flow more effectively and potentially help prevent infections and other diseases, like cancer.
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