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Question 1

which cell type makes up the endothelium of capillaries?

Answer 1

simple squamous

Question 2

what is the name of the vessels that carry lymph from the lymphatic capillaries into veins?

Answer 2

lymphatic vessels

Question 3

once interstitial fluid enters the lymphatic vessels, what is it called?

Answer 3

lymph

Question 4

what is the name of the inner region of a lymph node?

Answer 4

medulla

Question 5

what kind of vessel takes lymph away from a lymph node?

Answer 5

efferent lymphatic vessel

Question 6

the adenoids are enlarged _______

Answer 6

pharyngeal tonsils

Question 7

which tonsils are found on the sides of the oral cavity?

Answer 7

palatine tonsils

Question 8

why might a doctor feel in the groin area, under the arm, or on the side of the neck for lumps?

Answer 8

location of lymph nodes may correspond to location of infection/sickness

Question 9

blood is filtered by which lymphatic organ in the adult?

Answer 9

spleen

Question 10

which part of the spleen is involved in producing lymphocytes?

Answer 10

white pulp

Question 11

where do T cells mature?

Answer 11

thymus

Question 12

T/F: lymphatic vessels have a one way flow from the extremities to the heart

Answer 12

True

Question 13

damage to the lymphatic system can lead to ____

Answer 13

edema or increase in tissue fluid

Question 14

how does the use of medical leeches work for a region that has suffered trauma?

Answer 14

medical leeches are placed on the ends of the extremeties and drain the excess tissue fluid form the region, decreasing the edema and removing debris and some potential pathogens

Question 15

what materials may be missing from the lymph leaving the node?

Answer 15

lymph is interstitial fluid that has passed into the lymphatic vessels. it carries tissue fluid, cellular debris, and microorganisms. since the function of the lymph node is to cleanse the tissue, the lymph traveling to the node should have more cell debris and potential microorganisms than the lymph traveling from the node

Question 16

what effect would the removal of lymph nodes have on drainage of the upper extremity?

Answer 16

edema of pectoral region and upper limbs

Question 17

What is an example of a mechanism by which blood from the deep veins can be returned to the heart (other than by standing on your head)?

Answer 17

wearing of compression sleeves

Question 18

what does a sphygmomanometer measure?

Answer 18

blood pressure

Question 19

to measure BP, what artery would you most commonly use?

Answer 19

brachial artery

Question 20

if you have a BP of 140/80, what does the 80 represent?

Answer 20

Diastolic pressure

Question 21

what is the clinical threshold for high BP in young adults?

Answer 21

140/90

Question 22

when the first sound is heard during measurement with a BP cuff, what is measured?

Answer 22

systolic pressure

Question 23

predict the BP of an individual with a sinus headache and postnasal drip

Answer 23

elevated BP

Question 24

nicotine and caffeine both elevate BP. Explain how an increase in BP could have a negative effect on the cardiac output.

Answer 24

heart loses efficiency

Question 25

how did the change in BP after exercise vary from those people who exercise 3-5x per week versus those who do not exercise?

Answer 25

lower BP if exercise trained