Lectures Tagged with: Capillaries


Lymphatic System I

Lymphatic system consists of two semi-independent parts A meandering network of lymphatic vessels and Lymphoid tissues and organs scattered throughout the body. Lymphatic system drains excess interstitial fluid & plasma proteins from tissue spaces, Transporting dietary lipids & vitamins from GI tract to the blood, and Facilitating immune responses.

Blood Vessels Anatomy Ii

Blood is carried in a closed system of vessels that begins and ends at the heart.The three major types of vessels are arteries, capillaries, and veins • Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood toward the heart • Capillaries contact tissue cells and directly serve cellular needs

Blood Vessels Anatomy I

Blood is carried in a closed system of vessels that begins and ends at the heart.The three major types of vessels are arteries, capillaries, and veins • Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood toward the heart • Capillaries contact tissue cells and directly serve cellular needs