lymph

Question 1

what are the functions of lymphs

Answer 1

Tissue drainage
Return of plasma and plasma proteins
Absorbed fat transport from gut
Immunity

Question 2

whats the composition of lymph?

Answer 2

fluid and plasma proteins

Question 3

what makes the flow unidirectional?

Answer 3

valves

Question 4

are lymph nodes isolated or grouped

Answer 4

both

Question 5

where do groups of lymph nodes occur

Answer 5

arterial trunks

Question 6

what is lymph node surrounded by

Answer 6

fibrous capsule

Question 7

what are the secondary lymphoid follicles

Answer 7

germinal centres

Question 8

roughly how many lymph nodes in a young adult?

Answer 8

450

Question 9

where are inguinal nodes located

Answer 9

around femoral triangle at the base of the lower limb

Question 10

give an example of a primary tumour

Answer 10

lymphomas such as Hodgkins

Question 11

what is metastasis

Answer 11

the development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer

Question 12

what is hyperplasia

Answer 12

the enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells

Question 13

what routes does drainage routes follow?

Answer 13

arterial supply

Question 14

how many lymph ducts does does all lymph congregate into and what are they called

Answer 14

2, the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct

Question 15

where do the lymph ducts empty into?

Answer 15

venous system at the jugular/ subclavian junction

Question 16

how is fat transported from gut

Answer 16

lymph returning from the small intestine is laden with absorbed fats which will drain to the svc and eventually into the the liver for absorption

Question 17

whats the largest lymphatic organ

Answer 17

spleen