Review of Medical Physiology - William F. Ganong 2002

Blood Circulation
Body Fluids
Lymph

Lymph is tissue fluid that enters Lymphatic vessels. Through the thoracic and right lymphatic ducts, it empties into the venous Blood. Lymph contains clotting factors and is capable of forming clots in vitro. It also contains Proteins that pass through the Capillary Wall and return to the blood via the lymph. The protein content of lymph is generally lower than that of plasma, where it is about 7 g/dL, and varies significantly depending on the site of Lymph formation (Table 27-12). Water-insoluble fats are absorbed in the intestine and enter the lymphatic vessels. Due to their high fat content after a meal, the lymph in the Thoracic duct has a milky appearance (see Chapter 25). Lymphocytes enter the bloodstream primarily from the lymphatic vessels; A large number of lymphocytes are found in the thoracic duct.



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