Lymphatics Flashcards
Lymph nodes absorb what type of fluid? Where is the fluid absorbed from?
interstitial fluid from the skin
Where does the lymphatic system transport liquid to?
subcutaneous fat- circulatory system
What is chyle?
nutritional fatty acid that is absorbed by the interstitial fluid
where are lymphocytes manufactured?
bone marrow
Where are mature b cells found?
bone marrow
Where are mature T calls found?
Thymus
Between what systems do WBC circulate between?
circulatory system and lymphatic system
What are the primary lymphoid organs?
thymus, bone marrow, fetal liver
What is the main job of the thymus?
differentiate t calls
Where is the thymus located? What can be found in the thymus?
upper left quadrant under the ribs and above the tummy
maturing T cells
What are the % of absorbed lymphocytes in the thymus?
15% interstitial fluid 85% is reabsorbed
what is produced in the bone marrow?
all blood cells
What is the time period connected with fetal liver? What is occurring during fetal liver?
12 weeks to gestational age
blood stem cells are matured in the liver till the bone marrow is matured
What are the secondary lymph organs?
spleen, peyer patches, lymph nodes
