Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Human Physiology - PNUR1143 > Lymphatic System > Flashcards

Lymphatic System Flashcards

Barbara Herlihy. (2020). The Human Body in Health and Illness (7th Edition) [Texidium version]. Retrieved from http://texidium.com

1
Q

Which condition is caused by lymphatic vessel blockage from a small worm (filariae) invasion?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

Elephantiasis

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which system drains fluid from tissue spaces?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

Lymphatic

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

A Lymphedema Form

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

Elephantiasis

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Which system contains lymph, lymphatic vessels, and lymphatic tissues and organs, which are widely scattered throughout the body?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

Lymphatic

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What absorbs fluid and protein from tissue spaces and returns it to the blood?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

Lymphatic Vessels

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Specialized ___ ___ play an important role in intestinal fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

lymphatic vessels

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What helps the body defend itself against disease?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

Lymphatic Tissue

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is a clear pale-yellow fluid that resembles plasma?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

Lymph

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is composed primarily of water, electrolytes, metabolizing cell waste, and protein that has leaked out of capillaries and into tissue space?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

Lymph

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Water and dissolved substances are continuously filtered out of blood capillaries into the interstitium to form tissue fluid.

Approximately ___% of this tissue fluid moves back into blood capillaries and is carried away as a venous blood part.

The remaining ___% of tissue fluid that is not reabsorbed into blood capillaries (___ L/day) is drained by ___ ___ surrounding blood capillaries.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

85

15

lymphatic capillaries

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What tissue fluid enters lymphatic vessels?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

Lymph

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

The lymphatic vessels include ___ ___ and several larger lymphatic vessels.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

A

lymphatic capillaries

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 374)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What forms an extensive network like blood vessels?

(Herlihy, 2020, pp. 374, 375)

A

Lymphatic Vessels

(Herlihy, 2020, pp. 374, 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Lymphatic vessel distribution is similar to ___ disturbution.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

vein

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Most body ___ have a rich lymphatic vessel supply.

These vessels pick up tissue fluid and transport it toward the heart.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

organs

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Lymphatic vessels and ___ have a close anatomical relationship.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

veins

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

___ ___ walls are made up of a single epithelium layer and have large pores.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

Lymphatic capillary

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What has large-pores and allows the lymphatic capillaries to drain tissue fluid and proteins, thereby forming lymph?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

Wall

Lymphatic Capillary Wall

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What 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?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

Lymph

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Lymph from the right arm, right head, and right thorax side drains into the ___ ___ ___.

Lymph from the rest of the body drains into the ___ ___.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

right lymphatic duct

thoracic duct

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Where do both ducts empty lymph?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

Subclavian Veins

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

The right lymphatic duct drains lymph into the ___ ___ vein; the thoracic duct drains lymph into the___ ___ vein.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

right subclavian

left subclavian

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What comes from blood and returns to blood?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

Lymph

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Lymph moves in response to the following:

  • Skeletal muscle’s “___” action
  • Chest movement during ___
  • Rhythmic ___ ___ contraction in lymphatic vessels
  • ___ presence

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

milking

respiration

smooth muscle

Valve

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

As the skeletal muscles contract, they squeeze the surrounding ___ ___, thereby pushing lymph toward the heart.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

lymphatic vessels

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Chest muscle contraction and relaxation causes pressure changes within the ___ ___.

These changes in ___ pressure increase lymph flow toward the subclavian veins.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

thoracic cavity

intrathoracic

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

The alternating ___ ___ contraction and relaxation cause lymph flow.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

smooth muscle

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Much like veins, lymphatic vessels contain ___.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

valves

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

What prevents lymph backflow?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

Valves

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Where must lymph move toward if at all?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

A

Heart

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 375)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

What includes lymphatic organs and lymphatic nodules?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymphatic Tissue

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Lymphatic ___ are encapsulated lymphatic tissue masses, whereas lymphatic ___ are partially or wholly nonencapsulated.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

organs

nodules

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

What receives its name because it contains lymphocytes and related cells?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymphatic Tissue

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

What helps defend the body against disease; it filters particles such as pathogens and cancer cells from the lymph, tissue fluid and blood, and supports lymphocyte immune activities?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymphatic Tissue

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

What are the three lymphatic organs?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymph Nodes

Thymus Gland

Spleen

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

What are small pea-shaped lymphatic tissue patches strategically located to filter lymph as it flows through lymphatic vessels?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymph Nodes

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

What engages in phagocytosis and is the maturation site of some lymphocytes and monocytes?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymph Nodes

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

What tend to appear in clusters?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymph Nodes

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

40
Q

Which lymph nodes drain and cleanse lymph coming from the head and neck areas?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Cervical

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

41
Q

Enlarged, tender ___ lymph nodes often accompany upper respiratory infections.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

cervical

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

42
Q

Which lymph nodes are located in the armpit?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Axillary

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

43
Q

Which nodes drain and cleanse lymph coming from the upper extremities, shoulders, and breast area?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Axillary

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

44
Q

Where are cancer cells that leave the breast often found?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Axillary Lymph Nodes

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

45
Q

Which lymph nodes are located in the groin region?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Inguinal

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

46
Q

Which nodes drain and cleanse lymph from the lower extremities and external genitalia?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Inguinal

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

47
Q

What contains several compartments, called lymph nodules, separated by lymph sinuses?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymph Node

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

48
Q

What are masses of lymphocytes and macrophages?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymph Nodules

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

49
Q

Which (two) defenstive cells are concerned with immunity (one) and phagocytosis (one); they protect the body from disease?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymphocytes

Macrophages

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

50
Q

What are separated by lymph sinuses, or lymph-filled spaces?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymph Nodules

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

51
Q

Where do afferent lymphatic vessels carry lymph for cleansing?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Lymph Node

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

52
Q

Lymph leaves the node through the ___ lymphatic vessels as it continues its journey toward the heart.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

efferent

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

53
Q

Lymphatic Vessels Accompany the Veins

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

54
Q

What is located in the thoracic cavity’s mediastinum?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Thymus Gland

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

55
Q

Which gland is relatively large in infancy and early childhood and shrinks after puberty?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Thymus

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

56
Q

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

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

thymus x 2

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

57
Q

The thymus gland is the home of many ___; some are inactive, whereas others mature into ___ ___ (___ ___), which leave the thymus and travel throughout the body, engaging in immune activity.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

lymphocytes

T lymphocytes (T cells)

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

58
Q

Which gland secretes hormones called thymosins?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Thymus

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

59
Q

Which hormones promote lymphocyte proliferation and maturation in lymphatic tissue throughout the body?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

A

Thymosins

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 376)

60
Q

What is the largest lymphatic organ in the body?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

Spleen

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

61
Q

What is located in the left upper abdominal quadrant, just beneath the diaphragm, and is normally protected by the lower rib cage?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

Spleen

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

62
Q

What resembles a much larger lymph node?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

Spleen

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

63
Q

What are the spleen’s two tissue types?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

White Pulp

Red Pulp

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

64
Q

Which pulp is lymphatic tissue consisting primarily of lymphocytes surrounding arteries?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

White

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

65
Q

Which pulp contains venous sinuses filled with blood and disease-preventing cells such as lymphocytes and macrophages?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

Red

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

66
Q

Blood enters the spleen through the splenic ___.

The cleansed blood leaves the spleen through the splenic ___.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

artery

vein

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

67
Q

The spleen has five functions:

  1. ___ blood rather than lymph.
  2. Acts as a blood storage or reservoir (about ___ mL).
  3. Stores ___ and removes malformed ___ from the circulation.
  4. Removes and dismantles old worn out ___ ___ ___ (___).
  5. Fetal ___ site.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

filters

350

platelets x 2

red blood cells (RBC)

erythropoiesis

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

68
Q

Microorganisms trapped by the spleen are destroyed by the ___ in the spleen.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

leukocytes

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

69
Q

Blood loss triggers stored spleen blood release into general circulation, thereby engaging in a form of “___-___.”

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

self-transfusion

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

70
Q

Occasionally the spleen becomes overactive as it removes platelets, causing ___ and bleeding.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

thrombocytopenia

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

71
Q

Where is the red blood cell (RBC) “graveyard?”

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

Spleen

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

72
Q

Occasionally the spleen becomes overactive and removes and destroys normal red blood cells (RBC), causing ___ anemia.

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

hemolytic

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

73
Q

What stops producing red blood cells (RBC) after birth but continues lifelong lymphocyte production and maturation?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

Spleen

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

74
Q

What is commonly injured because of its location?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

Spleen

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

75
Q

What may be removed surgically because it is difficult to repair and prone to bleeding?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

Spleen

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

76
Q

What can people live well without but may be more vulnerable to infection without?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

Spleen

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

77
Q

Spleen

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 380)

A

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 380)

78
Q

Main Lymphatic Ducts

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

79
Q

Tissue Fluid

Lymph Flow

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

80
Q

What includes the tonsils, mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT), Peyer patches, and the appendix?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

A

Lymphatic Nodules

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 377)

81
Q

What are partially encapsulated lymph nodes in the throat area?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Tonsils

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

82
Q

What filters tissue fluid contaminated by pathogens that have entered the body through the nose and mouth?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Tonsils

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

83
Q

Which tonsils (there are two) are small lymphoid tissue masses located at the oral cavity opening into the pharynx?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Palatine

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

84
Q

On which tonsil set is a tonsillectomy most often performed?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Palatine

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

85
Q

What is the pharyngeal tonsil also called?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Adenoid

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

86
Q

Which tonsil is located near the nasal cavity opening in the upper pharynx?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Adenoid

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

87
Q

What atrophies during adolescence?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Adenoid

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

88
Q

What surgical procedure is performed when adenoid enlargement interferes with breathing?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Adenoidectomy

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

89
Q

Which tonsils (there are two) are located at the back of the tongue?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Lingual

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

90
Q

What is lymphatic tissue that is diffusely scattered throughout the body within mucous membranes?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue (MALT)

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

91
Q

What is found in the respiratory organs and digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts—all organ systems that are open to the external environment?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue (MALT)

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

92
Q

What are lymphatic nodules found in the lower small intestine part (digestive tract part)?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Peyer Patches

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

93
Q

What is the lymphatic nodule containing outpouching located within the large intestine?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Appendix

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

94
Q

Which lymphatic structure is busily involved in dealing with a heavy microorganisms load?

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

A

Appendix

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 378)

95
Q

Location of Lymphatic Tissue

A) Lymphatic Organs

B) Lymph Node Distribution

C) Tonsils

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 379)

A

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 379)

96
Q

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 380)

A

(Herlihy, 2020, p. 380)

Human Physiology - PNUR1143 (15 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions