20 & 21) Lymphatic & Immune System Flashcards
1-18 quiz, 19- lecture notes
the lymphatic trunk that drains the head and neck is called the ___ trunk
jugular
the lymphatic trunk that drains the abdominal viscera is called the ___ trunk
intestinal
lymph enters a node through a (an) ___ lymphatic vessel
afferent
the lymph nodes associated with the lymphatic vessels that drain the lower limbs are located in the ___ region
inguinal
lymphatic vessels contain ___ that help prevent the backflow of lymph
valves
peyer’s patches, tonsils, and the appendix constitute this group
MALTs
lymphatic vessels usually lead to ___ that filter the fluid being transported
lymph nodes
large lymphatic organ that filters both blood and lymph
spleen
lymph nodes contain large numbers of white blood cells called ___ and macrophages that fight invading microorganisms
lymphocytes
antibody producing cells
B cells
type of humoral immunity that you get by being exposed to a disease or vaccine
active
nonspecific immunity that you are born with
innate
specific, acquired immunity
adaptive
type of humoral immunity that you can receive from your mother or an antiserum
passive
substance released from a cell infected with a virus
interferons
the process of a cell engulfing a foreign substance
phagocytosis
an important phagocyte of the lymph system
macrophage
cytotoxic and helper cells
T cells
lymphatic system
*network of vessels that assist in circulating fluids
*closely associated with the circulatory system
functions of lymphatic system
*transporting excess fluid away from interstitial space to the bloodstream
*absorption of dietary fats and transporting fats to the bloodstream
*helps defend the body against disease
lymphatic pathways
lymphatic capillaries=> lymphatic vessels=> lymph nodes=> lymphatic trunks=> lymphatic collecting ducts=> subclavian veins
lymphatic capillaries
*microscopic, closed end tubes, extend into interstitial spaces, parallel blood capillaries
*single layer simple squamous epithelium
*fluid filters out of capillaries that is reabsorbed, promotes movement of interstitial fluid into lymphatic capillaries
lymph
fluid in the lymphatic system
lacteals
special lymphatic capillaries that transport absorbed fats to venous circulation
lymphatic vessels
*walls similar to veins but thinner
*composed of three layers- endothelial lining, smooth muscle, connective tissue
*large vessels lead to lymph nodes=> larger lymphatic trunk