Heme 2.4 Flashcards
what are the three characteristics of of lymph fluid (life cycle)
- created in the interstitial fluid
- carried away by lymphatic vessels
- put back into circulation
what are the two main lymphatic ducts
thoracic duct
right lymphatic duct
where does the lymph fluid drain into
subclavian vain
what causes swolen lymph nodes
mestastisis of cancers
what can cause edema
excess filtration (increase Pc)
decreased absorption (decreased Pi(c)
increased capillary permiability
clocked lymphatics
what causes elephantiasis
blocked lymphatics due to a specific virus
where is the thymus located
in the mediastinum
what are the three different types of tonsils
pharyngeal (adenoids)
palatine
lingual
what are tonsils
clusters of white blood cells
what is the removal of the spleen called
splenectomy
what is mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT or GALT)
the diffusion system of small concentration of lymphoid tissue in the GI tract
what is the MALT populated by
T lymphocytes
B lomphocytes
Macrophages
