Lymphgefäßen
Lymphgefäße, also known as lymphatic vessels, form a crucial part of the lymphatic system. This network of tubes and vessels extends throughout the body, working in conjunction with the circulatory system. The primary function of lymphgefäße is to transport lymph, a clear to whitish fluid containing white blood cells which are lymphocytes, throughout the body. This fluid originates from the interstitial fluid that surrounds cells in tissues. As this fluid enters the lymphgefäße, it is called lymph.
The lymphgefäße begin as tiny, blind-ended capillaries in the tissues. These capillaries gradually merge to form
The lymphatic system, and by extension the lymphgefäße, plays a vital role in maintaining fluid balance by