Lymphoid System Flashcards

1
Q

Fluid with in lymphatic vessels

A

Lymph

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2
Q

Smallest lymphatic vessel

A

Lymphatic capillaries

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3
Q

Lymphatic vessel draining large body regions

A

Thoracic duct , Right lymphatic duct

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4
Q

Lymphatic duct draining superior right portion of the body

A

Thoracic

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5
Q

Prevent back flow

A

Vavles

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6
Q

Provides force that moves lymph

A

Skeletal muscle contractions,
Intestinal moments
Respiratory pressure change
Massaging action

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7
Q

Receives lymph from thoracic duct

A

Subclavian vein

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8
Q

Empty into the right subclavian vein

A

Thoracic

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9
Q

Site of origination of all lymphocytes cells in adults

A

Red bone marrow,

Thymus

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10
Q

Grouped along larger lymphatic cells

A

Lymph nodes

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11
Q

Bilobed gland located superior to the heart

A

Thymus

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12
Q

Large lymphoid organ near stomach

A

Spleen

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13
Q

Site where T cells become immune competent

A

Thymus

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14
Q

Vessels carrying lymph into a lymph node

A

Lymphatic vessel

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15
Q

Vessels carrying lymph out of a lymph node

A

Lymphatic vessel

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16
Q

Contains a reserve supply of RBC and platelets

A

Spleen

17
Q

Hormones that promote T cell maturation

A

Thymosins

18
Q

Tonsil on the base of tongue

A

The lingual

19
Q

Tonsil located posterior to nasal cavity

A

The pharyngeal

20
Q

Lymphoid nodules within the mucosa of respiratory digestive urinary and reproductive tracts

A

Tonsil

21
Q

Disorders

A

Elephantiasis
Tonsillitis
Lymphadenitis

22
Q

Lymphoma

A

Tumor of lymphoid system