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Lymphatic System Flashcards

1
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What is the function of the lymphatic system? (2)

A
  • Provides defense against pathogens.

- Recycles fluid and other nutrients, which are lost from the cardiovascular system, into the venous system for reuse..

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2
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The lymphatic system is composed of: (4)

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  • Lymph
  • Lymphatic vessels (lymphatics)
  • Lympoid tissues and organs
  • Red bone marrow
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3
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Lymphatic vessels found in most areas of the body except: (4)

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  • CNS
  • Splenic pulp
  • Bone marrow
  • Cornea
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4
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Function of Lymph node?

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Filter lymph

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5
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Pale yellow fluid which is similar in composition to interstitial fluid.

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Lymph

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6
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Transport Lymph.

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Lymphatic vessels

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7
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Site of lymphocyte production.

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Red bone marrow

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8
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Originate as Microscopic lymphatic capillaries in the space between cells are are found in most parts of the body.

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Lymphatic vessels

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9
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Unite to form larger structures called lymphatic vessels.

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Lymphatic capillaries

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10
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Are structurally adapted to ensure the return of proteins, which leak out of blood capillaries to the cardiovascular system.

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Lymphatic capillaries

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11
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Have a unique structure that permits interstitial fluid to flow into them, but not out of them.

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Lymphatic capillaries

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12
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Are lymphatic capillaries larger or smaller than blood capillaries?

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Slightly larger.

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13
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End blindly, unlike blood capillaries which are continuous with arterioles and venules.

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Lymphatic capillaries

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14
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Resemble veins in structure, but have a thinner wall and more valves than veins.

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Lymphatic vessels

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15
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Contain lymph nodes at various intervals along their length.

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Lymphatic vessels

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16
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Deliver lymph into two large vessels called lymphatic ducts.

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Lymphatic vessels

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17
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Drain into subclavian veins

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Lymphatic ducts

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18
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Sac like chamber at the inferior end o the thoracic duct.

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Cisterna Chyli

19
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Is a specialized form of loose connective tissue that contains lymphocytes.

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Lymphoid tissue

20
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Large masses of lympoid tissue that are not surrounded by a capsule.

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Lymphoid nodules (lymphatic follicles)

21
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Lympoid nodules that are scattered throughout the mucous membranes.

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(MALT) Mucosa-associated lympoid tissue

22
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Cluster of lympoid nodules in the lining of the small intestines.

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Aggregated lympoid nodules (Peyer’s Patches)

23
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Large lympoid nodules in the pharynx.

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Tonsils

24
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How many tonsils do we have?

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5

25
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Types of Tonsils?

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  • Palatine tonsils (left and right)
  • Lingual tonsils (left and right)
  • Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid)
26
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Formed by the 5 tonsils

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Waldeyers ring

27
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Are srrounded by a capsule that is composed of dense connective tissue.

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Lymphoid organs

28
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Small lymphoid organs located along lymphatic vessels.

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Lymph Nodes

29
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Outer cover of lymph node.

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Capsule

30
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Bundles of collagen fibers that extend from capsule to interior of the lymph node to divide the lymph node into compartments.

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Trabeculae

31
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Core of lymph node

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Medulla

32
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Shallow indentation where blood vessels and nerve attach to the lymph node.

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Hilum (Hilus)

33
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Carry lymph toward the lymph node.

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Afferent lymphatic vessels

34
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Carry lymph away from the lymph nodes.

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Efferent lymphatic vessels

35
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Located in mediastinum, pink in color, and has a cortex and medulla.

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Thymus gland

36
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Largest collection of lymphoid tissue. Filters blood.

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Spleen

37
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Located on left side towards back, behind stomach.

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Spleen

38
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Smooth surface that conforms to the shape of the diaphragm.

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Diaphragmatic surface

39
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Surface that conforms to the shape of the stomach.

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Visceral surface

40
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Area on the visceral surface where blood and lymphatic vessels connect to the spleen.

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Hilum

41
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Transport O2, nutrients, and wastes to and from spleen.

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Splenic artery and vein

42
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Has high quantities of RBCs in spleen.

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Red pulp

43
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Has high quantities of lymphocytes in spleen.

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White pulp

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