Efferent lymph vessel
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The efferent lymphatic vessel commences from the lymph sinuses
of the medullary
portion of the lymph nodes and leave the lymph nodes either to veins or greater nodes.
Efferent lymphatic vessels are also found in the thymus and spleen
. This is in contrast to afferent lymphatic vessels, which are found only in lymph nodes.
Subcapsular sinus
The subcapsular sinus is a region within the lymph node immediately deep to the capsule that contains relatively sparse lymphocytes. It thus allows lymph to flow freely through it....
of the medullary
Medulla of lymph node
The medulla of lymph node, or medullary sinus, is the central portion of the lymph node.There are two named structures in the medulla:* The medullary cords are cords of lymphatic tissue, and include plasma cells, macrophages, and B cells...
portion of the lymph nodes and leave the lymph nodes either to veins or greater nodes.
Efferent lymphatic vessels are also found in the thymus and spleen
Spleen
The spleen is an organ found in virtually all vertebrate animals with important roles in regard to red blood cells and the immune system. In humans, it is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood in case of hemorrhagic shock...
. This is in contrast to afferent lymphatic vessels, which are found only in lymph nodes.