TEM AND SEM INVESTIGATIONS OF LYMPH HEARTS IN BIRDS

D Berens v. Rautenfeld, KD Budras

Abstract


The fine structure of lymph hearts in birds is described.
These organs could be made visible by application
of marker medium and indirect and direct
injection of contrast medium. As two special morphologic
features we note strange modified skeletal
muscle cells in the wall of the lymph hearts and efferent
collectors to the epidural spinal lymphovenous
sinus. The lymph hearts possess valves that regulate
the passage of lymph from the lymphatic
copulatory organ and the thoracic duct into the
venous blood system.


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