Lymphatic disorders

Question 1

Watery fluid formed in the tissue spaces that returns excess fluid and protein molecules to the blood
-Also responsible for transporting lymphocytes
-Lymph is filtered at the lymph nodes
-Lymphatic vessels are similar to veins
-Lymph eventually drains into the venous system and back into the R atrium

Answer 1

Lymph

Question 2

Masses of lymphoid tissue that trap pathogens

Answer 2

Tonsils

Question 3

Endocrine gland in the chest that helps white blood cells to mature and function properly

Answer 3

Thymus gland

Question 4

Filters and stores blood and produces white blood cells

Answer 4

Spleen

Question 5

Inflammation of the tonsils
-Caused by an infection
-Tonsils become enlarged, red, and contain spots from the microorganism
-Can progress into severe respiratory difficulties

Answer 5

Tonsilitis

Question 6

Inflammation of the lymph vessels
-Associated with local and systemic pain
-Could indicate that an infection is spreading
-Spreads quickly and can be fatal

Answer 6

Lymphagitis

Question 7

Enlargement of the spleen
-May be caused by an infection (viral, parasitic, bacterial), cirrhosis of the liver, inflammation of the gall bladder, or another infection
-Rupture of the spleen is possible

Answer 7

Splenomegaly

Question 8

Enlargement of the lymph nodes
-Caused by an excess of lymphocytes and leukocytes in the node or by a tumor in the node
-Can occur due to cancer, inflammation of the thyroid, autoimmune diseases, or drug reactions

Answer 8

Lymphadenopathy

Question 9

An abnormal accumulation of tissue fluid in the interstitial spaces due to lymphatic disturbances
-Buildup occurs between the skin and the muscles
-Chronic
-Often associated with cancer, a lymphatic blockage, surgery, or radiation
-Ranges in severity

Answer 9

Lymphedema

Question 10

Inflammation in the lymph nodes
-Can be localized or generalized
-Usually because of an infection elsewhere in the body

Answer 10

Lymphadenitis

Question 11

Malignancy of lymphoid tissue
-Causes some cells in the lymphatic system to grow abnormally and out of control
-These cells spread very easily throughout the body
-2 types

Answer 11

Lymphoma

Question 12

Reed Sternberg cells develop which are a malignant form of B lymphocytes
-B lymphocytes normally produce antibodies but Reed-Sternberg cells are malignant and nonfunctional

Answer 12

Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Question 13

All forms of lymphoma that do not present with Reed-Sternberg cells
-Disease is actually a collection of varied lymphoma
-Usually begins in a lymph node

Answer 13

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma