Chapter 22 Flashcards
Which lymphatic vessel carries lymph away from the interstitial fluid and tissue cells?
Lymphatic capillaries
Which lymphatic vessel is formed by the converging of lymphatic capillaries?
collecting vessels
Which lymphatic vessel is formed by the converging of lymphatic collecting vessels?
lymphatic trunks
Which lymphatic vessel drains lymph from the right arm?
right lymphatic duct
Which lymphatic vessel drains into the left subclavian vein?
thoracic duct
Which lymphatic vessel drains into the right subclavian vein?
right lymphatic duct
When does lymph become lymph?
Lymph is the fluid that is formed when interstitial fluid enters the initial lymphatic vessels of the lymphatic system.
What is the name of the collection of lymphoid nodules scattered throughout the connective tissue of mucous membranes?
(MALT) mucosa associated lymphoid tissue
Which lymphatic organ filters lymph?
lymph nodes
Which lymphatic organ filters blood?
spleen
Which lymphatic organ surrounds the naso and oropharynx?
pharyngeal and palatine tonsils
Which lymphatic organ matures T cells?
Thymus
What is the name of the fibrous framework of the lymph node?
stroma
What is the name of the area where functioning cells are located within the lymph node?
parenchyma
Which lymphatic organs have capsules?
thymus, lymph node, and spleen
Trace the lymph flow through a lymph node.
afferent vessel – cortex and medulla layer — efferent vessel