1. Lymphatics Flashcards
1
Q
Where do T lymphocytes mature?
A
Thymus
2
Q
Where do B lymphocytes mature?
A
Stay in bone marrow
3
Q
What are the primary lymphoid organs?
A
Bone marrow
Thymus
4
Q
What are the secondary lymphoid organs? (7)
A
Spleen Tonsils Lymph nodes Peyer's patches in ileum Gut- ALT Bronchiolar - ALT Mucosa - ALT
5
Q
Where is the thymus found?
A
Anterior mediastinum
6
Q
What is chyle?
A
‘Milky’ lymph (due to fats) from small intestine
7
Q
What does the right lymphatic duct drain?
A
Right upper limb
Right side of thorax
Upper part of right side of abdo wall
Right side of head and neck
8
Q
What does the left lymphatic duct drain?
A
Way more than the right
Left side head and neck Left upper limb Left side of abdomen RIGHT side of abdomen BOTH sides pelvis BOTH sides lower limbs
