Question 1

how can  the lymphatic system facilitate immune response?

Accepted Answer

Filter of sorts: The fluid that bathes the tissues of the body gets collected by the lymphatic system like a drain (it eventually goes back into the blood circulation). Bugs, inflammatory chemicals, and/or immune cells will also enter the lymph from the tissues and go to lymph nodes, which are like strategically placed checkpoints. The nodes contain immune cells that become activated and help fight the infection.

Question 2

can you tell me how can the lymphatic system facilitate immune response?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic system: Lymphatic system helps carry antigens or foreign proteins to lymphatic nodes where immune cells live. That way, immune cells can recognize and response to different foreign proteins or antigens appropriately.

Question 3

is the lymphatic system the same thing as the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Not  really: Lymph  nodes  are  stations  connected  by  chains  lymphatics  they  are  the  filter  for  toxins  and  alert  soldiers  like  tonsils  are  the  first  soldiers  and  try  to  limit  infection  there.  Immunity  is  in  blood  igg  and  mucous  iga.

Question 4

is the lymphatic system one and the same as the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Not quite: Lymphatic system is geared towards removing excess fluid from the tissues, even though it traverses the lymph nodes.  Immune system includes, bone marrow, lymph glands, spleen, liver and mucosa associated lymphoid tissue in lung and intestine, tonsils, adenoids etc.

Question 5

is there a name for all the chemicals like cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors that are in the immune and lymphatic system, like immune factors?

Accepted Answer

Signaling: proteins, is what all of these terms do functionally.  Chemokines are cytokines.  And many use the term cytokine and growth factor interchangeably but the name growth factor tends to imply a proliferative effect on cell division/growth while cytokines can have both stimulant or inhibitory effects on cell growth/division.

Question 6

how does diet affect the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

Immune system: Poor diet can lead to low white cell counts and poor immune response.

Question 7

what can you tell me about the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic system: The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system, comprising a network of conduits called lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph (from latin lympha 'water goddess')directionally towards the heart.

Question 8

what are some diseases related to the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

See below: Hodgkin's disease and lymphoma are the 2 to be concerned about.

Question 9

please suggest what foods help protect your lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

None: And don't believe anyone who claims to have a special supplement that does. Just eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. A daily, generic (inexpensive) multiple vitamin is also reasonable.

Question 10

can exercise improve lymphatic system and lymphnodes?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic system : The lymphatic system relies on movement to move fluids. Exercise that move lymph (the fluid in the lymphatic system) . Thre are conditions in the lymphatic system that are not changed with exercise.

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