Immune & Lymphatic pp pt 7

Question 1

swelling caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid.

Answer 1

Lymphedema

Question 2

The causes of lymphedema vary, and may include damage to the lymphatic system due to

Answer 2

Surgery that includes removal of lymph nodes
Congenital malformations
Parasitic Infections (e.g. elephantiasis)

Question 3

1. Infections, mononucleosis,
2. Certain types of cancer (Hodgkin’s/non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma)
3. Metastasis of cancerous cells via the lymphatic system descibes

Answer 3

Swollen lymph nodes

Question 4

Lymphoid malignancies 2

Answer 4

Leukemias, Lymphomas

Question 5

When the cancer is in the blood or marrow

Answer 5

Leukemias

Question 6

When the cancer is in the lymphatic tissues

Answer 6

Lymphomas

Question 7

Functions of the lymphatic system 2

Answer 7

Removal of interstitial fluid from tissues, providing an accessory route for plasma to be returned to the blood

Absorption and transport of fatty acids/lipids from the digestive system

Question 8

In the removal of interstitial fluid from tissues, providing an accessory route for plasma to be returned to the blood

Lymphatic capillaries take up/return excess fluid to bloodstream, thus making the lymph

Answer 8

recycled plasma product.

Question 9

In the absorption and transport of fatty acids/lipids from the digestive system

Lacteals that receive lipoproteins and transport them to

Answer 9

bloodstream