lymphatic system Flashcards
what is the role of the lymphatic system
drain extracellular fluid into blood stream
what 2 mechanisms are responsible for the movement of lymph
skeletal muscle pump
respiratory pump
where does the jugular trunk drain (2)
head and cervical area
where does the subclavian trunk drain (1)
arms
where does the bronchomediastinal trunk drain (2)
lungs and heart
where does the lumbar trunk drain (3)
legs, kidney and pelvic region
where does the interstitial trunk drain (5)
spleen, pancreas, liver, stomach and intestine
describe the areas the thoracic duct drains
left side of upper body and all lower body
describe the areas the right lymphatic duct drains
right side of upper body
what is the role of primary lymphatic tissue
make immune cells
name the 2 primary lymphatic tissue
thymus
bone marrow
name 4 secondary lymphatic tissue
spleen
tonsils
MALT (mucousal related)
lymph nodes
why does lymphatic tissue inflame during infection
increase in white blood cell production
what lymph node is associated with the bladder
external iliac
what lymph node is associated with the prostate
internal iliac
