14.Lymphatic system Flashcards
1
Q
Lymphangi/o
A
Lymph vessel
2
Q
Lymph/o
A
Lymph fluid
3
Q
Lymphaden/o
A
Lymph node (gland)
4
Q
Splen/o
A
Spleen
5
Q
Thym/o
A
Thymus gland
6
Q
Myel/o
A
Bone marrow
7
Q
Aden/o
A
gland
8
Q
Primary lymphoid tissue
A
•Bone marrow and thymus
9
Q
Secondary lymphoid tissue
A
•Lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, Peyer’s patches
10
Q
lymph fluid
A
the clear liquid akin to plasma. It carries wastes, filters debris from the system.
11
Q
•Tissue fluid
A
SURROUNDING TISSUES
12
Q
Thoracic Duct:
A
•drains lymph from both legs, abdominal & pelvic cavities, the left half of the thorax, head, neck and left arm.
13
Q
Right Lymphatic Duct:
A
•drains lymph from the right half of the thorax, head, neck and right arm
14
Q
Non specific immunity
A
first and second line of defence
15
Q
Alimentary tract
A
Foods and liquids