Chapter 21 Flashcards
principal function of lymphatic system
return excess fluid
lymphatic system components
lymph vessels
lymphoid tissue
organs
lymph
fluid transported by the lymphatic system
components of lymph
mostly water
dissolved solutes
small amount of protein
sometimes:
debris
pathogens
cancer cells
smallest lymphatic vessels
lymphatic capillaries
lymphatic capillaries vs blood capillaries
lymphatic:
larger
no basement membrane
have overlapping endothelial cells
anchoring filaments
hold everything
lacteals
lymphatic capillaries in the GI tract
absorb lipid-soluble substances
lymphatic system merging
lymphatic capillaries
lymphatic vessels
lymphatic trunks
lymphatic ducts
primary lymphoid structures
thymus
red bone marrow
secondary lymphoid structures
spleen
tonsils
lymph nodes
lymph nodules
MALT
_____ pressure pushes the interstitial fluid into the lymphatic capillaries
hydrostatic
lymphatic vessels have _____ like veins
valves
lymphatic system moves lymph using
skeletal pump
respiratory pump
pulsatile movement of blood
rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle
jugular trunks drain from
head and neck
subclavian trunks drain from
upper limbs
breasts
superficial thoracic wall
bronchomediastinal trunks drain from
deep thoracic wall
intestinal trunk drains from
most abdominal structures
lumbar trunks drain from
lower limbs
abdominopelvic wall
pelvic organs
largest lymphatic vessel
thoracic duct
2 lymphatic ducts
right lymphatic duct
thoracic lymphatic duct
right lymphatic duct location
near right clavicle
right lymphatic duct drains
upper right quadrant