Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Lymphatic Vessels
- lymphatic capillaries
- a single layer of endothelial cells located on an incomplete basement membrane
- collecting vessels
- layer of smooth muscle
- valves
- lymph propulsions
- muscle contraction
- valves
- blood flows in one direction only
- Oedema
- an excessive accumulation of tissue fluid
- causative factors
- high arterial pressure
- venous blockage/ poor venous return
- leak of plasma protein
- decrease in plasma protein concentration
- Increased capillary permeability- inflammation
- Blockage of a lymphatic vessel- elaphantisis