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A popular treatment of one of the most obscure "systems," this volume describes the chemicals and cells, the nodes and circulation in the lymphatic system together with immune response connections, history of our knowledge, diseases and treatments. This is one of the ten-volume set Human Body Systems under the editorship of Michael Windelspecht, aimed at secondary school and public libraries and the undergraduate collections of comprehensive college libraries. The volumes deal with history, anatomy, physiology, medicine in a largely jargon free text organized topically and followed by acronyms, glossary, organizations & web sites; a decent bibliography; and a modest index. Pricing is reduced for set buyers.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Description
Beginning with an exploration of the chemicals and cells of the lymphatic system, this volume of the Encyclopedia of the Human Body discusses the various components of the lymphatic system and how they work together to initiate the immune response, act as a secondary circulatory system, and transport select nutrients from the digestive system to the circulatory system. The lymph system, including lymph nodes and lymphatic circulation are explored and lymphatic functions of the spleen, appendix, and tonsils are discussed. The history of the research on the lymphatic system is presented and the future of research in this field is considered. Current controversies and dilemmas of scientists performing this research are explored. Lymphatic system disorders and diseases, and their symptoms and treatments are explored, including leukemia, AIDS, anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, strep infections, asthma, and allergies. This reference concludes with information about maintaining a healthy lymphatic system, a comprehensive glossary, and resources for further information including web sites and contact information for organizations and national health institutions.

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Beginning with an exploration of the chemicals and cells of the lymphatic system, this volume discusses the various components of the lymphatic system and how they work together to initiate the immune response, act as a secondary circulatory system, and transport select nutrients from the digestive system to the circulatory system. The lymph system, including lymph nodes and lymphatic circulation are explored and lymphatic functions of the spleen, appendix, and tonsils are discussed. The history of the research on the lymphatic system is presented and the future of research in this field is considered. Current controversies and dilemmas of scientists performing this research are explored. Lymphatic system disorders and diseases, and their symptoms and treatments are also explored, including leukemia, AIDS, anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, strep infections, asthma, and allergies. This reference concludes with information about maintaining a healthy lymphatic system, a comprehensive glossary, and resources for further information including Web sites and contact information for organizations and national health institutions.

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