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Lymphatic Vessels
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university Physiology Mind Map on Lymphatic Vessels, created by nonstopcrammer on 01/05/2014.
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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
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