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  2. Lymph capillary - Wikipedia

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    The ends of the endothelial cells that make up the wall of a lymphatic capillary overlap. When pressure is greater in the interstitial fluid than in lymph, the cells separate slightly, like the opening of a one-way swinging door, and interstitial fluid enters the lymphatic capillary. When pressure is greater inside the lymphatic capillary, the ...

  3. Lymphatic vessel - Wikipedia

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    Lymph capillaries have many interconnections (anastomoses) between them and form a very fine network. [6] Rhythmic contraction of the vessel walls through movements may also help draw fluid into the smallest lymphatic vessels, capillaries. If tissue fluid builds up the tissue will swell; this is called edema.

  4. Lymphatic system - Wikipedia

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    Lymph capillaries in the tissue spaces. The lymphatic vessels, also called lymph vessels, are thin-walled vessels that conduct lymph between different parts of the body. [39] They include the tubular vessels of the lymph capillaries, and the larger collecting vessels – the right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct (the left

  5. Lymphatic endothelium - Wikipedia

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    The lymphatic capillaries are described to be blind ended vessels (closed on one end), and they are made up of a single non-fenestrated layer of endothelial cells; The lymph capillaries function to aid in the uptake of fluids, macromolecules, and cells. Although they are generally similar to blood capillaries, the lymph capillaries have ...

  6. Category:Lymphatic system - Wikipedia

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    Lymphatic vessels carry lymph, a colorless, watery fluid originating from interstitial fluid (fluid in the tissues) which is squeezed out of the blood vessels. The lymphatic system transports infection-fighting cells called lymphocytes , is involved in the removal of foreign matter and cell debris by phagocytes and is part of the body's immune ...

  7. Lymph - Wikipedia

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    Lymph has a composition similar but not identical to that of blood plasma. Lymph that leaves a lymph node is richer in lymphocytes than blood plasma is. The lymph formed in the human digestive system called chyle is rich in triglycerides (fat), and looks milky white because of its lipid content.

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  9. Capillary - Wikipedia

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    A capillary is a small blood vessel, from 5 to 10 micrometres in diameter, and is part of the microcirculation system. Capillaries are microvessels and the smallest blood vessels in the body. They are composed of only the tunica intima (the innermost layer of an artery or vein), consisting of a thin wall of simple squamous endothelial cells. [2]