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Human Physiology - PNUR1143 -22S - Sec 1 > Lymphatic System > Flashcards

Lymphatic System Flashcards

1
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Drains fluid from our tissue spaces.

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Lymphatic system

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2
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Absorbs fluids and proteins from the tissue spaces and returns them to the blood.

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Lymphatic vessels

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Plays an important role in the intestinal absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins.

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Specialized lymphatic vessels

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Helps the body to defend itself against disease.

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Lymphatic tissue

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A clear pale-yellow fluid that resembles plasma.

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Lymph

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Composed primarily of water, electrolytes, waste from metabolizing cells, and protein that has leaked out of capillaries and into the tissue space.

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Lymph

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The 15% of tissue fluid that is not reabsorbed into the blood capillaries.

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Lymph

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The remaining fluid (about 3 L/day) that is drained by the lymphatic capillaries surrounding the blood capillaries.

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Lymph

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9
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Includes lymphatic capillaries and forms an extensive network.

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Lymphatic vessels

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10
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Similar to the distribution of veins.

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Lymphatic vessels

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Most organs in the body have a rich supply of these.

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Lymphatic vessels

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12
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Picks up tissue fluid and transports it toward the heart.

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Lymphatic vessels

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13
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Anatomically close to the lymphatic vessels.

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Veins

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14
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The walls of these are made up of a single layer of epithelium and have large pores.

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Lymphatic capillaries

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This large-pore structure allows the lymphatic capillaries to drain tissue fluid and proteins, thereby forming lymph.

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Lymphatic capillary wall

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Flows from the lymphatic capillaries toward the heart through a series of larger and larger lymphatic vessels until it reaches the two largest lymphatic ducts.

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Lymph

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17
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Lymph from the right arm and right side of the head and thorax drains into this.

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Right lymphatic duct

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18
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Lymph from the rest of the body drains into this.

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Thoracic duct

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19
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Both lymphatic ducts empty lymph into these.

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Subclavian (suhb-klay-vee-uhn) veins

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The right lymphatic duct drains lymph into this.

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Right subclavian (subh-klay-vee-uhn) vein

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21
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The thoracic duct drains lymph into this.

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Left subclavian (suhb-klay-vee-uhn) vein

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22
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Comes from the blood and returns to the blood.

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Lymph

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23
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The “milking” action of the skeletal muscles facilitates this.

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Movement of lymph

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24
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As the skeletal muscles contract, they squeeze the surrounding lymphatic vessels, thereby pushing lymph toward the ___.

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heart

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25
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Changes in the thoracic cavity during respiration (movement and, ultimately, changes in pressure) increase the flow of lymph towards these.

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Subclavian (suhb-klay-vee-uhn) veins

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26
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The rhythmic contraction of the smooth muscle in the lymphatic vessels causes ___ to flow.

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lymph

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27
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As the veins do, the lymphatic vessels also contain ___.

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valves

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28
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Prevents any backflow of lymph; if lymph moves at all, it must move toward the heart.

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Valves

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29
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Edema that develops in response to impaired drainage.

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Lymphedema

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30
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Accompany venous blood vessels throughout the body.

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Lymphatic vessels

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31
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Includes lymphatic organs and lymphatic nodules.

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Lymphatic tissue

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32
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Encapsulated masses of lymphatic tissue.

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Lymphatic organs

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33
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Partially or wholly nonencapsulated.

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Lymphatic nodules

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34
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Contains lymphocytes and related cells.

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Lymphatic tissue

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35
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Helps defend the body against disease; filters particles such as pathogens and cancer cells from the lymph, tissue fluid, and blood; and supports the immune activities of the lymphocytes.

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Lymphatic tissue

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36
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The lymph nodes, thymus gland, and spleen are these.

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Lympahtic organs

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37
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Small pea-shaped patches of lymphatic tissue strategically located to filter the lymph as it flows through the lymphatic vessels.

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Lymph nodes

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38
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Engage in phagocytosis and are the sites of maturation of some lymphocytes and monocytes.

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Lymph nodes

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39
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Tend to appear in clusters.

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Lymph nodes

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40
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Lymph nodes that drain and cleanse lymph coming from the head and neck areas.

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Cervical

41
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When enlarged, these tender lymph nodes often accompany upper respiratory infections.

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Cervical

42
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Lymph nodes that are located in area of the armpit.

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Axillary

43
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These lymph nodes drain and cleanse lymph coming from the upper extremities, shoulders, and breast area.

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Axillary

44
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Cancer cells that leave the breast are often found in these lymph nodes.

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Axillary

45
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Lymph nodes that are located in the groin region.

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Inguinal

46
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These lymph nodes drain and cleanse lymph from the lower extremities and external genitalia.

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Inguinal

47
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Contains several compartments, called lymph nodules, separated by lymph sinuses.

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Lymph nodes

48
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Masses of lymphocytes and macrophages.

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Lymph nodules

49
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These cells are defensive cells and are concerned with immunity and phagocytosis; they protect the body from disease.

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Macrophages

50
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Separated by lymph sinuses or lymph-filled spaces.

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Lymph nodules

51
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Carries lymph into the lymph node for cleansing.

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Afferent (a-fr-uhnt) lymphatic vessels

52
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The lymph leaves the lymph node through the ___ lymphatic vessels as it continues its journey through the lymphatic vessels toward the heart

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efferent (eh-fr-uhnt)

53
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Located in the mediastinum of the thoracic cavity and is relatively large in infancy and early childhood and shrinks after puberty.

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Thymus gland

54
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Home of many lymphocytes; some are inactive, whereas others mature into T lymphocytes, which leave the thymus and travel throughout the body, engaging in immune activity.

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Thymus gland

55
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Secretes hormones called thymosins.

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Thymus gland

56
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This hormone promotes the proliferation and maturation of lymphocytes in lymphatic tissue throughout the body.

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Thymosins

57
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With advancing age, this is gradually replaced by adipose and connective tissue, but still retains an age-related role in immune function.

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Thymus tissue

58
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Largest lymphatic organ in the body.

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Spleen

59
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Located in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity, just beneath the diaphragm, and is normally protected by the lower rib cage.

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Spleen

60
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Resembles a much larger lymph node.

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Spleen

61
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Composed of two types of tissue: white pulp and red pulp.

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Spleen

62
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Located in the spleen, this is lymphatic tissue consisting primarily of lymphocytes surrounding arteries.

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White pulp

63
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Located in the spleen, this contains venous sinuses filled with blood and disease-preventing cells such as lymphocytes and macrophages.

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Red pulp

64
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Blood enters the spleen through this.

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Splenic artery

65
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Cleansed blood leaves the spleen through this.

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Splenic vein

66
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Filters blood rather than lymph.

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Spleen

67
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Microorganisms trapped by this are destroyed by the leukocytes in it.

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Spleen

68
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Acts as a storage or reservoir of blood (about 350 mL). Blood loss triggers the release of stored blood into the general circulation, thereby engaging in a form of “self-transfusion.”

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Spleen

69
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Stores platelets and removes malformed platelets from the circulation. Occasionally it becomes overactive as it removes platelets, causing thrombocytopenia and bleeding.

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Spleen

70
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Removes and dismantles old worn out red blood cells (RBCs). Occasionally it becomes overactive and removes and destroys normal RBCs, causing hemolytic anemia.

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Spleen

71
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Called the RBC “graveyard.”

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Spleen

72
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The site of fetal erythropoiesis. After birth, it stops producing RBCs but continues its lifelong production and maturation of lymphocytes.

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Spleen

73
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Includes the tonsils, mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT), Peyer patches, and the appendix.

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Lymphatic nodules

74
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Partially encapsulated lymph nodes in the throat area.

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Tonsils

75
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Commonly injured because of its location, difficult to repair, and prone to bleeding (may be removed surgically).

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Spleen

76
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An individual can live quite well without this but may be more vulnerable to infection.

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Spleen

77
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They filter tissue fluid contaminated by pathogens that have entered the body through the nose and mouth.

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Tonsils

78
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Small masses (there are two) of lymphoid tissue located at the opening of the oral cavity into the pharynx.

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Palatine tonsils

79
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A tonsillectomy is most often performed on this particular set of tonsils.

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Palatine tonsils

80
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Also called the adenoid and is located near the opening of the nasal cavity in the upper pharynx.

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Pharyngeal (fr-in-jee-uhl) tonsil

81
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Atrophies during adolescence.

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Pharyngeal (fr-in-jee-uhl) tonsil

82
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Enlargement of the adenoid may interfere with breathing and may require surgical removal, a procedure known as ___.

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Adenoidectomy (a-duh-noy-dek-tuh-mee)

83
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The Flow of Lymph from the Lymphatic Capillaries to the Subclavian Veins.

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84
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Located at the back of the tongue (there are two).

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Lingual tonsil

85
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Lymphatic tissue that is diffusely scattered throughout the body within its mucous membranes.

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Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT)

86
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Lymphatic tissue found in the organs of the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts—all organ systems that are open to the external environment.

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Mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT)

87
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Lymphatic nodules found in the lower part of the small intestine (part of the digestive tract).

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Peyer patches

88
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An outpouching located within the large intestine, contains lymphatic nodules.

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Appendix

89
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The lymphatic structures are busily involved in dealing with a heavy load of microorganisms.

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Appendix

90
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True or false: exercise stimulates the production of lymphocytes and macrophages, thereby enhancing defences against infection.

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True

91
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True or false: exercise stimulates the skeletal muscle pump and the respiratory pump, thereby enhancing lymphatic drainage.

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True

92
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True or false: exercise is one of the most effective treatments for lymphedema, especially for those who have undergone mastectomy.

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True

93
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True or false: exercise enhances lymphatic function in the central nervous system, thereby improving the delivery of nutrients to and the removal of waste from the metabolizing brain.

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True

94
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True or false: exercise improves the quality of sleep, during which time the lymphatic system is most effective.

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True

95
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True or false: many cancers metastasize, or spread, by way of the lymphatic vessels.

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True

96
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Location of Lymphatic Tissue.(A) Lymphatic organs. (B) Distribution of lymph nodes. (C) Tonsils.

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97
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Cross-section of a Lymph Node.

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98
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Formed from tissue or interstitial fluid.

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Lymph

99
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Filters tissue fluid contaminated by pathogens that have entered the body through the nose and mouth.

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Tonsils

Human Physiology - PNUR1143 -22S - Sec 1 (26 decks)

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