chapter 31

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three most important functions

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maintain fluid balance (10%) in internal environment
immunity
collect absorbed fat from the intestines and transport it to the systematic veins

Question 2

lymph vessels act as

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drains to collect excess tissue fluid

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Lymphatic system

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component of the circulatory system; made up of lymph, lymphatic vessels, and isolated structures containing lymphoid tissue

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Lymphatic vessels do not form

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a closed circuit (open)

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Lymph (lympphatic fluid)

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Clear, watery-appearing fluid found in the lymphatic vessels
Closely resembles blood plasma in composition but has a lower percentage of protein

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Interstitial fluid (IF)

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Complex, organized fluid that fills the spaces between the cells and is part of the ECM (extracellular matrix)
Resembles blood plasma in composition with a lower percentage of protein
constitutes the extracellular fluid

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Lymphatic capillaries

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microscopic blind-end vessels where lymphatic vessels originate; wall consists of a single layer of flattened endothelial cells

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Lymphatic capillaries merge to form

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larger lymphatics and eventually form the main lymphatic trunks, the right lymphatic ducts, and the thoracic duct

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Lymph from upper right quadrant empties

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into right lymphatic duct and then into right subclavian vein

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Lymph from rest of the body empties into the

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thoracic duct, which then drains into the left subclavian vein

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lymphatic vessels have thinner

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walls, have more valves, and contain lymph nodes

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Lymphatic capillary wall is formed by a

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single layer of thin, flat endothelial cells

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Functions of the lymphatic vessels

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Remove high–molecular-weight substances and even particulate matter from interstitial spaces
Lacteals absorb fats and other nutrients from the small intestine

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Lymphokinesis

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movement (flow) of lymph; can be visualized in a lymphangiogram

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Lymph nodes are

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oval-shaped structures enclosed by a fibrous capsule

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Nodes are a

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type of biological filter

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Once lymph enters a node, it moves

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slowly through sinuses to drain into the efferent exit vessel

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Most lymph nodes occur in

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groups

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Functions of lymph nodes—perform two distinct functions

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defense functions
hematopoiesis

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Mechanical filtration

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physically stopping particles from progressing further in the body

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Biological filtration

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biological activity of cells destroys and removes particles

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Phagocytosis

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cells remove microorganisms and other injurious particles from lymph and phagocytose them (biological filtration)

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Hematopoiesis

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lymphoid tissue is the site for the final stages of maturation of some lymphocytes and monocytes

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Palatine tonsils

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on each side of the throat (most commonly taken out)

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Pharyngeal tonsils

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near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity

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Lingual tonsils

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near the base of the tongue

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thymus is the primary organ of lymphatic system
Single, unpaired organ located in the

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Mediastinum

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Thymus is pinkish gray in

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childhood; with advancing age, becomes yellowish as lymphoid tissue is replaced by fat

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Structure of the thymus

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Two pyramid-shaped lobes are subdivided into small lobules

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function of the thymus

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Plays vital role in immunity mechanism
Source of lymphocytes before birth
T lymphocytes come from thymus

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Location of the spleen

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in the left hypochondrium, directly below the diaphragm, above the left kidney and descending colon, and behind the fundus of the stomach

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structure of spleen

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non vital organ
Ovoid in shape
Surrounded by fibrous capsule with inward extensions that divide the organ into compartments

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White pulp

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dense masses of developing lymphocytes(WBC)

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Red pulp(RBC)

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near outer regions, made up of a network of fine reticular fibers submerged in blood that comes from nearby arterioles; made up of cords of WBCs and related cells surrounded by sinusoids

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Defense(has WBC) of spleen

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macrophages(are going to phagocytize) of the spleen remove microorganisms from the blood and phagocytose them

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Tissue repair

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the spleen holds a reservoir of monocytes(WBC) that migrate in a large mass to sites of injury to help with tissue healing and repair

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Hematopoiesis(making blood cells)

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monocytes and lymphocytes complete their development in the spleen

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Red blood cell and platelet destruction

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macrophages remove worn-out RBCs and imperfect platelets and destroy them by phagocytosis; also salvage iron and globin from destroyed RBCs

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Blood reservoir

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pulp of spleen and its sinuses store blood

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Lymphatic system drains away

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excess water from large areas

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Lymph is conducted through

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lymphatic vessels to nodes, where contaminants are removed

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Lymphatic system benefits the whole body by

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maintaining fluid balance and freedom from disease

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Disorders associated with lymphatic vessels

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Lymphedema
Elephantiasis(type of lymphedema, prolonged lymphedema)

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Disorders associated with lymph nodes and other organs

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Tonsillitis(inflammation of the tonsils) ex: strep throat
(itis is inflammation)
Lymphoma (cancer of lymphocytes)