Lymphatic System Flashcards
primary lymphoid organs are the __________,
in which blood and immune cells are produced,
Red Bone Marrow
where T-lymphocytes mature
Thymus
major secondary lymphoid organs; they filter out pathogens and maintain the population of mature lymphocytes
Spleen & Lymph nodes
Lymphatic tissue in small intestine
Peyer’s Patches
Functions of Lymphatic System
Fluid Balance
Fat Absorption
DEFENSE
associated with left side of cervical and upper limb and the rest of body regions
Thoracic Duct
associated with right side of the cervical and upper limbs only
Right Lymphatic Duct
fluid that enters lymphatic capillaries composed of water and some solutes
Lymph
Organs and Components of Lymphatic System
Lymphocytes Lymphatic Vessels Lymph nodes Tonsils Spleen Thymus Gland
carries fluid in one direction from tissues to circulatory system
Lymphatic Capillaries
- tiny, closed-ended vessels
- fluid moves from blood capillaries into tissue spaces
resemble small veins
where lympathic capillaries join
ONE WAY VALVES
Lympathic Vessels - pumpless
where lymphatic vessels from right upper liimb and righ head, neck, chest empty to subclavian vein
Right Lymphatic Duct
rest of body empties from lymphatic vessels to left subclavian vein
Thoracic Duct
T or F
Lymph vessels valves are overlapping epithelial cells
T
Lymphatic Organs
Tonsils
Lymph Nodes
Spleen
Thymus Gland
