Lymph Node

Question 1

Lymphatic Circulation

Answer 1

Deal with the excess tissue fluids (Lymph)

Question 2

Superficial Lymphatic vessels

Answer 2

Follow Veins

Question 3

Deep lymphatic vessels

Answer 3

Follow arteries

Question 4

Cervical Lymph node

Answer 4

Draining the head and neck

Question 5

Axillary

Answer 5

Armpit, filtering lymph from the upper limb

Question 6

Bronchial

Answer 6

Respiratory system airways

Question 7

Mesenterc

Answer 7

Intestines throughout the abdominal cavity

Question 8

Inguinal Nodes

Answer 8

Lymph from the lower limb

Question 9

Lymph Nodes

Answer 9

lymph is modified with white blood cells.
Responsible for production of antibodies against pathogens and phagocytosis removal of foreign matter.
Swelling = Infection in that part of the body

Question 10

Capsule

Answer 10

Loose Connective tissue around the node

Question 11

Afferent Lymphatic vessels

Answer 11

Brings lymph into the node

Question 12

Cortext

Answer 12

Outer part of the node

Question 13

Medulla

Answer 13

Inner part of the node

Question 14

Trabeculae

Answer 14

Extend inward from the capsule, dividing the cortex

Question 15

Lymphatic Follicles

Answer 15

Pale germinal centers that contain high WBC activity

Question 16

Passage of Lymph

Answer 16

Afferent Lymphatic vessels -> cortex -> cortical sinus -> medulla -> medullary sinuses -> efferent lymphatic vessles

Question 17

Hilum

Answer 17

Blood vessels and efferent lymphatic vessels

Question 18

Efferent Lymphatic Vessels

Answer 18

Allow for passage of lymph out of the node
Fewer than afferent, but are bigger in diameter
Include valves for one way flow

Question 19

Passage of Lymph (Body)

Answer 19

ALL Lymph enters the thoracic duct or right lymphatic duct and Drain into the subclavian vein and back to the heart.
Metastasis can be spread in this way.