Lymph Circulation and Functions of the Lymphatic System
by The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, organs, and tissues that plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance, filtering lymph, and supporting the …
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Lymphatic Vessels: Definition, Structure, Functions
Lymphatic vessels, commonly called lymphatics, are a crucial component of the lymphatic system, a network of tissues and organs responsible for maintaining fluid balance, filtering …
Lymphatic system: Definition, Lymph nodes, organs
Lymphatic Organs and Tissues The lymphatic system is a vital immune system component, playing a critical role in maintaining fluid balance, filtering harmful substances, and …
Reticuloendothelial System (RES)
The reticuloendothelial system, now more commonly called the mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS), is a network of cells and tissues throughout the body that plays a …
Disorders of blood: Definition, Types, Precautions
Disorders of the blood, also known as hematological disorders, encompass a wide range of medical conditions that affect the blood, its components, or the organs …
Blood transfusion: definition, indications, and Procedure
Transfusion of Blood Blood transfusion is a medical procedure in which blood or components (such as red blood cells, plasma, platelets, or clotting factors) are …
Blood grouping: Definition, Systems, Rh Factors
Blood grouping is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). The …
Mechanisms of coagulation
Blood coagulation, or clotting, is a complex and tightly regulated physiological mechanism that prevents excessive bleeding following vascular injury. It involves a series of sequential …
Anemia: Definition, Types, Cause
Anemia is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or a deficiency in the amount of hemoglobin, the …
Hemoglobin: Definition, Functions, Formation
Hemoglobin, responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to body tissues and carrying carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation, is a protein found …