Chapter 12 and 14 : Lymph node, Lymphatic System Vessel Network

Question 1

Hilum

Answer 1

Indention where blood and lymph vessels enter the node

Question 2

Capule

Answer 2

Connective tissue surrounding the lymph node that separates the tissue into compartments called nodules

Question 3

Cortex

Answer 3

Outer region where B and T lymphocytes are stored

Question 4

Medulla

Answer 4

Inner region where macrophages are stored

Question 5

Lymph node Function

Answer 5

Filter and cleanse a substance called lymph from pathogens and debris

Question 6

Lymph

Answer 6

The fluid portion of the blood that leaks out from the bloodstream

Question 7

Lymph vessel network function

Answer 7

Collect, transport and filter lymph

Question 8

Path of Lymph (CANEVTTR)

Answer 8

Lymph Capillaries 
Afferent lymph vessels 
Lymph Nodes 
Efferent lymph vessels 
Lymph Vessels 
Lymphatic trunks 
Thoracic duct 
Right Lymphatic

Question 9

Mechanisms of Lymph Movements

Answer 9

Skeletal muscle
Smooth muscle
Hydrostatic pressure
Minivalves

Question 10

Lymph Movement by Skeletal muscle

Answer 10

Contractions and breathing squeeze lymph vessels forcing lymph in an upward direction

Question 11

Lymph Movement by Smooth muscle

Answer 11

Rhythmic contractions of smooth muscle

Question 12

Lymph Movement by Hydrostatic Pressure

Answer 12

Capillary action of fluid moving through a tube

Question 13

Lymph Movement by Minivalves

Answer 13

Small one way swinging doors inside lymph vessels where interstitial fluid is able to enter the lymphatic capillary, but is prevented from leaving