Lymph Nodes Flashcards
Structure of lymph __________
1. Each lymph node is surrounded by a _______________________________, which extends inward, dividing node into several cortical nodules
node
fibrous capsule
structure of lymph node
Each cortical nodule is filled with ____ lymphocytes
B
structure of lymph
Around each ______________________________ are sinuses with the lymph
cortical nodule
structure of lymph
In the center of the node is the _________________, composed of medullary cords and sinuses
medulla
structure of lymph
______________________________ are filled with phagocytic cells.
medullary sinuses
structure of lymph
Lymph enters the cortical sinuses from several __________________ lymph vessels
afferent
structure of lymph
Lymph flows into medullary sinuses and then out one or two _______________ lymph vessels
efferent (leaving)
___________________ of lymph nodes
1. _________________________ lymph nodes
Preauricular
Preauricular
____________________ and submaxillary lymph nodes
submental
Superficial __________________ lymph nodes
cervical
Superficial cubital, or ______________________________, lymph nodes
supratrochlear
________________ lymph nodes
axillary
__________________ lymph nodes
inguinal
____________________ of lymph nodes
1. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ b. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
function
defense
filtration
phagocytosis
_____________________________ (there is the maturation of some lymphocytes and monocytes that migrated from red marrow
Hematopoiesis