glands and lymphatics Flashcards
1
Q
fluid moves out of capillaries via which pressure?
A
hydrostatic
2
Q
fluid moves in to capillaries via which pressure?
A
oncotic
3
Q
which vessels drain excess fluid?
A
lymphatic
4
Q
which two regions of the body contain no lymphatic vessels?
A
CNS and eyes
5
Q
what do lymphatic vessels drain into?
A
lymphatic ducts
6
Q
the thoracic duct is situated behind which structure?
A
behind the oesophagus
7
Q
what does the thoracic duct open into?
A
the great veins of the neck
8
Q
as lymph flows through node, it is cleaned by a mechanism called what?
A
mechanical filtration
9
Q
what region of a lymph node are B cells found?
A
- outer cortex
- medullary chords
10
Q
what region of a lymph node are T cells found?
A
deep cortex (where cortex is thick)
