Lymphatic Terms Flashcards
specializes in diagonising and treating conditions of altered immunologic reactivity
allergist
specializes in diagonising and treating conditions of the immune system
immunologist
specializes in diagnosing and treating malignant disorders
oncologist
What are the 3 primary functions of the lymphatic system?
absorb fats from the small intestine, remove waste from tissues, provide aid to the immune system
small finger-like projections that line the small intestine
villi
transports lymph from tissues throughout the body and returns the fluid to the venous circulation
lymphatic circulation
another name for the lymphatic system
secondary circulatory system
How are the cardiovascular system and lymphatic system different?
lymph flows in one direction, lymph flows in a closed system, lymph does not have a pump, lymph is clear, lymph is filtered by nodes
plasma from arterial blood that flows out of capillaries and into the space between the cells
interstitial fluid
microscopic tubes located near the surface of the body that lymph travels through
lymphatic capillaries
vessels that carry lymph, have valves to prevent backflow
lymphatic vessels
duct that collects lymph from the right side of the head and neck, upper right quadrant of the body and the right arm
right lymphatic duct
Where does the right lymphatic duct empty?
right subclavian vein
duct that collects lymph from the left side of the head and neck, upper left quadrant of the trunk, left arm, entire lower trunk, and both legs
thoracic duct
Where does the thoracic duct empty?
left subclavian vein
small organs containing special lymphocytes to filter lymph and destroy pathogens
lymph nodes
How many nodes are located on the larger vessels?
400-700
lymph nodes located along the sides of the neck
cervical lymph nodes
lymph nodes located under the arms
axillary lymph nodes
lymph nodes located in the groin area
inguinal lymph nodes
pertainig to the lymphatic system; resembling lymph or lymphatic tissue
lymphoid
three masses of lymphoid tissue that form a protective ring around the back of the nose and upper throat
tonsils
tonsils located in the nasopharynx
adenoids
tonsils located on the left and right sides of the throat
palatine tonsils