HEALTH ISSUES LYMPHATIC SYS

• What happens to tissue fluid that is not returned to the blood circulatory system?


  It accumulates in the intercellular space.
• What is the result of tissue fluid accumulation in the intercellular space?


  It causes swelling of the body tissues.
• What is the medical term for the swelling of body tissues due to fluid accumulation?

  Oedema.
• What are some factors that can cause oedema?


  Pregnancy, prolonged bedridden state, deficiency in plasma protein, and parasitic infection.
• What is one potential cause of oedema related to lifestyle?


  Prolonged bedridden state.
• How can pregnancy contribute to the development of oedema?


  It can lead to increased fluid retention in the body.
• What deficiency can lead to oedema?


  Deficiency in plasma protein.
• How does a parasitic infection relate to oedema?


  It can disrupt normal fluid balance in the body.
• What are the health issues related to the human lymphatic system?


  • Accumulation of tissue fluid
  • Swelling of body tissues (oedema)
  • Causes: pregnancy, prolonged bedridden state, deficiency in plasma protein, parasitic infection
• What chapter and topic does the information about health issues related to the human lymphatic system belong to?

  Chapter: Transportation in Humans and Animals; Topic: Health Issues Related to the Human Lymphatic System.
• What is the source of the views expressed in the notes about health issues related to the lymphatic system?


  The views are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of Pandai.
• What does the term "intercellular space" refer to in the context of tissue fluid accumulation?


  It refers to the space between cells where fluid can accumulate.
• How do the factors causing oedema relate to the functioning of the lymphatic system?


  They disrupt the normal drainage and balance of fluids in the body.