LYMPHATIC
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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one way valves
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peristalsis
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smooth muscle
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pressure from contraction of the heart
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Detailed explanation-1: -The lymphatic vessels come together in still-larger tubes called collecting ducts. A series of valves keep the fluid moving one way. The collecting ducts empty the lymph into the right or left lymphatic duct (thoracic duct).
Detailed explanation-2: -To ensure that fluid does not flow backward, all lymphatic have one-way valves. The forward flow of lymph is due to the pressure gradient created by the muscle contractions and respiratory movements. The key feature of lymphatic vessels is that they have thin endothelial walls and have an overlapping arrangement.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fluid that is forced out of the bloodstream during normal circulation is filtered through lymph nodes to remove bacteria, abnormal cells and other matter. This fluid is then transported back into the bloodstream via the lymph vessels. Lymph only moves in one direction, toward the heart.