LYMPHATIC SYSTEM AND ITS PLACE IN THE HUMAN BODY
Lymphatic system is the network of tubes of lymphatic endothelium, which grow from tissue channels to veins mainly along arteries, in surroundings and with participation of connective tissue. Lymph, flowing in lumen of lympfatic bed, is the part of polyphasic intercellular environment, organizing as mobile system: fluids ? quasi-solids. Unlike cells, phasic function of «jelly» between them [gel ? sol], specially in connective tissue, is slowed down sharply (~ relative stabilization of polyphasic state of internal environment of organism), preserved in chain of different tissues. Lymph is one of types of liquid connective tissue, coats of lymphatic endothelium spring from loose (quasi-solid) connective tissue, including its derivatives. They pass into surrounding tissues, including adjoining parts of circulatory system - tissue channels and blood vessels.