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Chap 14: Lympathic System Flashcards

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1
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Once inside the lymphatic capillaries, this fluid is called what?

A

Lymph (LIMF)

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What are the substances in plasma

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  1. Ions
  2. Nutrients
  3. Gases
  4. Some proteins
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The lymphatic system absorbs lipids and other substances from the digestive tract. through lymphatic vessels called __________ located in the lining of the small intestine.

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Lacteals

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The lymph passing through the lymphatic vessels appears white because of the lipid content and is called what?

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Chyle

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The Lymphatic system includes..

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  1. Lymph
  2. Lymphatic vessels
  3. Lymph Nodes
  4. Tonsils
  5. Spleen
  6. Thymus
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6
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Carries fluid in one direction, from tissues to the
circulatory system.

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Lymphatic Capillaries

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7
Q

The ___________________ are tiny,
closed-ended vessels consisting of simple
squamous epithelium

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Lymphatic Capillaries

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8
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This is similar to blood capillaries, Lymphatic capillaries
join to form larger Lymphatic vessels, which resemble small veins.

A

Lymphatic vessels

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9
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Small __________________ have a beaded appearance because they have one-way valves that are similar to the valves of veins.

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Lymphatic vessels

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10
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Where lymphatic vessels from the right upper limb and right head, neck, and chest.

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Right lymphatic duct

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11
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Empties into right subclavian vein

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Right lymphatic duct

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12
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Where the rest of the body empties from lymphatic vessels

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Thoracic duct

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13
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It empties into left subclavian vein

A

Thoracic duct

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Collection of lymphoid tissue; usually refers to large
collections of lymphoid tissue beneath mucous membranes of the oral cavity and pharynx; lingual, pharyngeal, and palatine tonsils.

A

Tonsils

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Located on each side of the posterior opening of the oral cavity.

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The paired palatine tonsils

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16
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These are the ones usually referred to as “the tonsils”

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The paired palatine tonsils

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17
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Located near the internal opening of the nasal cavity

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The pharyngeal tonsils

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18
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These are on the posterior surface of the tongue

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The lingual tonsils

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19
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These form a protective ring of lymphatic tissue around the openings between the nasal and the oral cavities and the pharynx.

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Tonsils

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20
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The removal of the palatine tonsil is called what?

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Tonsillectomy

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21
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The removal of the pharyngeal tonsils is called

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Adenoidectomy

22
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production of lymphocytes

A

Lymph nodes

23
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These are distributed along the various
lymphatic vessels, and most lymph passes through at least one lymph node before entering the blood.

A

Lymph nodes

24
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The collection of lymphocytes

A

Follicles

25
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Location of the macrophage

A

Central medulla

26
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It is where efferent lymphatic vessels and blood vessels are found

A

Hillum

27
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Port of ENTRY

A

Afferent Lymphatic
vessels

28
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Port of EXIT

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Efferent Lymphatic vessels

29
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It is roughly the size of a clenched fist and is located in the left, superior corner of the abdominal cavity.

A

Spleen

30
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It regulates blood volume

A

Spleen

31
Q

It is the lymphatic tissue surrounding the
arteries within the spleen

A

White Pulp

32
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It consists of a fibrous network, filled
with macrophages and red blood cells, and enlarged capillaries that connect to the veins.

A

Red Pulp

33
Q

Each lobe of the thymus is surrounded by a thin connective tissue ________.

A

Capsule

34
Q

____________ from the capsule divide each lobe into lobules.

A

Trabeculae

35
Q

Macrophages in the red pulp remove foreign
substances and worn-out red blood cells through
what?

A

phagocytosis

36
Q

The removal of the spleen, may be
necessary if these techniques do not stop the bleeding.

A

Splenectomy

37
Q

Bilobed gland roughly triangular in shape.

A

Thymus

38
Q

Found in the walls of small intestine

A

Peyer’s Patches

39
Q

It prevents penetration of pathogens in the intestinal
wall

A

Peyer’s Patches

40
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It empties lymph into the junction of jugular and subclavian veins of the cardiovascular system

A

Lymphatic ducts

41
Q

It passes lymph to lymphatic ducts

A

Lymphatic vessels

42
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It carries lymph from lymph nodes

A

Efferent lymphatic vessels

43
Q

It carries lymph from blood capillaries to lymph nodes.

A

Afferent lymphatic vessels

44
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It filters lymph and remove foreign substances through filtering, phagocytosis, and immune reactions

A

Lymph nodes

45
Q

produces and matures lymphocytes

A

The Thymus Gland

46
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a dense connective tissue surrounding the lymph node

A

Capsule

47
Q

The lymphatic tissue consist of
lymphocytes and other cells that can
form dense

A

Lymphatic Nodules

48
Q

spaces between the lymphatic tissue that contain macrophages on a network of fibers

A

Lymphatic Sinuses

49
Q

Dark staining center of follicles

A

Germinal Centers

50
Q

Outer part of the node

A

Cortex

51
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Lighter-staining

A

Medullary Sinus

52
Q

contain both types of lymphocytes

A

Medullary Cord

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