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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

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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

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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

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tonsils

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14
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parts of the immune system

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vessels
nodes
ducts
tonsils

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15
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how do lymphatic vessels run with veins

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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

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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
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primary nodes for max anterior teeth and associated tissue

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submandibular

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

A

submandibular

25
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max third molars and associated tissue

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superior deep cervical

26
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mand incisors and associated tissue primary nodes

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submental

27
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mand canines, premolars, and molars and associated tissue

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submandibular

28
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floor of mouth primary nodes

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submental

29
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tongue apex primary nodes

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submental

30
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tongue body primary nodes

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submandibular

31
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tongue base primary nodes

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superior deep cervical

32
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palatine tonsils and lingual tonsil primary nodes

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superior deep cervical

33
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parotid salivary gland primary nodes

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deep parotid

34
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upper lip primary nodes

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submandibular

35
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lower lip primary nodes

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submental

36
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chin primary nodes

A

submental

37
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sublingual salivary gland primary nodes

A

submandibular

38
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submandibular salivary gland primary nodes

A

submandibular

39
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superficial nodes

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occipital
retroauricular
anterior auricular
superficial parotid
facial
40
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can deep lymph nodes be palpated?

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cannot be palpated like the superficial nodes

41
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deep nodes

A

deep parotid

retropharyngeal

42
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superficial cervical nodes

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submental
submandibular
external jugular
anterior jugular

43
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deep cervical lymph nodes are located

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along the length of the internal jugular vein

44
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deep cervical

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superior deep cervical

inferior deep cervical

45
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lingual tonsil is

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at base of tongue

46
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palatine tonsil is

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anterior and posterior tonsillar pillars

the “tonsils”

47
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pharyngeal tonsils are called

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“adenoids”

midline on posterior wall of nasopharynx

48
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what are the three tonsils

A

lingual
palatine
pharyngeal

49
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where are the axillary nodes located

A

armpit region(axillary)

50
Q

they perform the vital function of filtration and conduction of lymph from the upper limbs, pectoral region
and upper back

A

axillary nodes

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