How are lymphatic capillaries affected by tissue inflammation?

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When tissues become inflamed, lymphatic capillaries develop openings that permit uptake of larger particles such as cell debris, pathogens (disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses), and cancer cells. In the lymph nodes, cells of the immune system "examine" the lymph and cleanse it of debris.

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Define the sensory somatic system

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