lymphatic system; anatomy

Question 1

lymph capillaries

Answer 1

scattered throughout body to collect excess interstitial fluid; open into lymphatic vessels

Question 2

lymph vessels

Answer 2

carry lymph through the body and empty lymph into veins in upper chest

Question 3

lymphatic ducts

Answer 3

right lymphatic duct, and thoracic duct

Question 4

right lymphatic duct

Answer 4

takes lymph from right side of the head, chest, and right arm; empties lymph into vein in neck

Question 5

thoracic duct

Answer 5

takes lymph from lower body and upper left side ( head, neck, arm, chest, legs), empties into vein in neck

Question 6

lymph nodes

Answer 6

stationary lymph tissue contain cells (macrophages and lymphocytes) that fight infections, located along lymph vessels

Question 7

major lymph node sites

Answer 7

• cervical (neck)
• axillary (armpit)
• mediastinal (chest)
• mesenteric (intestinal)
• paraaortic (lumbar)
• inguinal (groin)

Question 8

tonsils

Answer 8

are large lymph tissue in the throat near back of mouth (oropharynx)

Question 9

adenoids

Answer 9

enlarged lymph tissues in throat near nasal passages (nasopharynx)

Question 10

large vein

Answer 10

located in neck where lymph from lymphatic duct re-enters bloodstream

Question 11

lymphocytes

Answer 11

2 types of lymphocytes B cells and T cells

Question 12

B cell (B lymphocytes)

Answer 12

develop in bone marrow and mature into plasma to release antibodies

Question 13

T cells (T lymphocytes)

Answer 13

have memory of what antigens look like so if they re-appear t-cell can fight them off