lymphatic system Flashcards
The throratic duct drains lymph from where?
left chest abdominal and lower limbs
The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from where?
right upper body
which function of the lymphatic system would be imared with peripheral edema?
fluid balance
which lymphatic structure parallels veins?
lymph vessles
which lymphatic system structure is located in the thoratic cavity?
thymus gland
what are the symptoms of mononucleosis?
swollen lymphnodes, fever, sore throat, loss of appetite, sore muscles, mental + physical fatigue
what are the symptoms of anaphylaxis?
coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, fainting, hives, rash, sneezing, difficulty breathing, swollen or itchy throat, vomiting, diarrhea, and a weak pulse (usually more than one of these)
what are the symptoms of lupus?
fatigue, rashes - shape of a butter fly on the face, joint pain, achey muscles, hair loss (and is a auto immune disease)
what are the symptoms of hyper sensitivity?
asthma, runny nose, itchy eyes, hives, rash, sneezing
what are they symptoms of scleroderma?
stiffening patches of skin, blood vessles spasm in toes + fingers, stiffening of lung tissue, difficulty breathing (is a auto immune system)
what are the symptoms of hodgkins lymphodma?
painless swelling of lymph nodes, early signs -> night sweats
what lymphatic structure stores a large amount of RBCs? (red blood cells)
the spleen
when you are exposed to a pathagen (germ), the lymphatic system passes lymph through a lymph node, filters bacteria and debris and adds what?
white blood cells (lymphocytes)
what is the name of the lymphatic system structure located throughout the body, are tiny and oval-shaped, may swell when you have an infection?
lymph nodes
the lymphatic system responds to a fever and coughing by producing what?
lymphocytes
what benifit does milk provide for the lymphatic system?
provides passive immunity
explain natural acquired immunity
when you have had the illness already this develops anti-bodies and responds to infection
describe artifical active immunity
when you have never haid the illness but got the vaccine antigen or toxoid this develops anti-bodies and responds to vaccine
true or false :addisons disease is a bacterial infection . if false what would make it true?
false - its an auto immune disorder
what is the largest lymphatic system structure?
the spleen
a person that has a compromised immune response is at risk for what kind of infection?
oppertunistic infection
where are thee axillary lymph nodes located?
the armpit or axillia
what kind of immunity do vaccines provide?
artifical active immunity
the ability to resist pathogens and foreign materials and the desieases they cause is called:
immunity
______________ is the single most effective way tp prevent the spread of infection.
hand washing and/or hygiene
