Function of lymphatics
B i.e. Carries proteinFeature:- Network of blind ended thin endothelial tubes. - Endothelial lining is not fenestrated- Unidirectional flow (d/t valves)- All lympatics eventually open into venous system - Intercellular junction are permeable to large molecules.- Basement membrane is discontinuous.Function:Collects proteins, lipids & other large moleculesQ which leaks out of capillaries into interstitial space & returning these to circulation. This - Help to conserve these substance- Restore blood volume & composition- Prevent rising of osmotic pressure in interstitial spaces()Absorption of lipid in small intestine.QCarry large undesirable paiculate matter and bacteria to the nearest lymph node where they can be handled by macrophage or lymphocytes (essential role in defence mechanism of body)Q
Increases oncotic pressure
Carries protein
lmmunocompetent cells
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