Lymphatic & Immune pp pt6 Flashcards
An organ found in virtually all vertebrates
The Spleen
Body site containing lymphoid follicles is the
spleen
the spleen is the____containing__
Body site containing lymphoid follicles
where is the spleen located
Located in humans in upper left region of the abdomen just beneath the diaphragm
the spleen is similar in structure to
a large lymph node
the spleen acts primarily as _____(removing old red blood cells & holding reserve of blood)
a blood filter
Can be removed, without jeopardizing life
true
false
true
Lymph Node Structure 2
Has two distinct regions, cortex and medulla
Is encapsulated
Lymph Node Function:
Site for cleaning the___ by ____ that are concentrated in the ____
Site for cleaning the lymph by macrophages that are concentrated in the medulla
Lymph nodes contain B & T cells to
destroy pathogens
Lymph nodes are named for their
location in the body
Lymph nodes have a major role in
Cancer Metastasis
Lymph nodes have a major role in Cancer Metastasis, due to lymphatic system’s_____ to the tissues and capacity _____ cell from its original site to a _____ (this process is called metastasis)
lymphatic system’s easy access to the tissues and capacity to carry a cancer cell from its original site to a distant location (this process is called metastasis)
Ly,mph nodes have a major role in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of ____. Doctors check _____of various organs, and the intervening lymph nodes which can ___ the cancer cells.
Have a major role in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cancer. Doctors check lymphatic drainage of various organs, and the intervening lymph nodes which can trap the cancer cells.
