lymphatics Flashcards

1
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type of lymphatic vessel in which lymph flows into the lymph node

A

afferent vessel

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2
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type of lymphatic vessel in which lymph flows out of the lymph node in the area of the nodes hilus

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efferent vessel

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3
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depression on one side of a lymph node where lymph flows out by way of an efferent lymphatic vessel

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hilus

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4
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method of division of lymph node where lymph flows out by way of an efferent lymphatic vessel

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hilus

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5
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method of division of lymph nodes in the neck region using roman numerals

A

levels

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6
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tissue fluid that drains from the surrounding region and into the lymphatic vessels

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lymph

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7
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process in which there is an increase in the size and a change in the consistency of lymphoid tissue

A

lymphadenopathy

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8
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larger lympatic vessels that drain smaller vessels and then empty into the venous system

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lymphatic ducts

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9
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part of the immune system that consists of vessels, nodes, ducts, and tonsils

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lymphatic system

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10
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organized, bean shaped lympoid tissue that filters the lymph by way of lymphocytes and is grouped into clusters along the connecting lymphatic vessels

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lymph nodes

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11
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lymph node that drains lymph from a primary node

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secondary node

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12
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lymph node that drains lymph from a particular region

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primary node

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13
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masses of lymphoid tissue located in the oral cavity and pharynx

A

tonsils

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14
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parts of the immune system

A

vessels
nodes
ducts
tonsils

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15
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how do lymphatic vessels run with veins

A

parallel

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16
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lymph nodes contain___ and filter _____

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white blood cells(lymphocytes) and toxins

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17
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healthy nodes are small, soft, ____

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mobile, and cannot normally be palpated

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18
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smaller lymphatic vessels converge to form lymphatic

A

ducts

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19
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right lymphatic duct

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drains right head, neck, arm, and chest

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20
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left thoracic duct

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drains left head, neck, arm and chest

drains entire lower body right and left(bigger)

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21
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lymphadenopathy is usually in response to an infection or

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malignancy

22
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with lymphadenopathy, there is an increase in the number and size of

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lymphocytes to fight toxins; allows for palpation of visualization of nodes

23
Q

primary nodes for max anterior teeth and associated tissue

A

submandibular

24
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primary nodes for max first and second molars and premolars and associated tissue

A

submandibular

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max third molars and associated tissue
superior deep cervical
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mand incisors and associated tissue primary nodes
submental
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mand canines, premolars, and molars and associated tissue
submandibular
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floor of mouth primary nodes
submental
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tongue apex primary nodes
submental
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tongue body primary nodes
submandibular
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tongue base primary nodes
superior deep cervical
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palatine tonsils and lingual tonsil primary nodes
superior deep cervical
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parotid salivary gland primary nodes
deep parotid
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upper lip primary nodes
submandibular
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lower lip primary nodes
submental
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chin primary nodes
submental
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sublingual salivary gland primary nodes
submandibular
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submandibular salivary gland primary nodes
submandibular
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superficial nodes
``` occipital retroauricular anterior auricular superficial parotid facial ```
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can deep lymph nodes be palpated?
cannot be palpated like the superficial nodes
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deep nodes
deep parotid | retropharyngeal
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superficial cervical nodes
submental submandibular external jugular anterior jugular
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deep cervical lymph nodes are located
along the length of the internal jugular vein
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deep cervical
superior deep cervical | inferior deep cervical
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lingual tonsil is
at base of tongue
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palatine tonsil is
anterior and posterior tonsillar pillars | the "tonsils"
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pharyngeal tonsils are called
"adenoids" | midline on posterior wall of nasopharynx
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what are the three tonsils
lingual palatine pharyngeal
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where are the axillary nodes located
armpit region(axillary)
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they perform the vital function of filtration and conduction of lymph from the upper limbs, pectoral region and upper back
axillary nodes