Lymphoid System Flashcards
Fluid with in lymphatic vessels
Lymph
Smallest lymphatic vessel
Lymphatic capillaries
Lymphatic vessel draining large body regions
Thoracic duct , Right lymphatic duct
Lymphatic duct draining superior right portion of the body
Thoracic
Prevent back flow
Vavles
Provides force that moves lymph
Skeletal muscle contractions,
Intestinal moments
Respiratory pressure change
Massaging action
Receives lymph from thoracic duct
Subclavian vein
Empty into the right subclavian vein
Thoracic
Site of origination of all lymphocytes cells in adults
Red bone marrow,
Thymus
Grouped along larger lymphatic cells
Lymph nodes
Bilobed gland located superior to the heart
Thymus
Large lymphoid organ near stomach
Spleen
Site where T cells become immune competent
Thymus
Vessels carrying lymph into a lymph node
Lymphatic vessel
Vessels carrying lymph out of a lymph node
Lymphatic vessel
Contains a reserve supply of RBC and platelets
Spleen
Hormones that promote T cell maturation
Thymosins
Tonsil on the base of tongue
The lingual
Tonsil located posterior to nasal cavity
The pharyngeal
Lymphoid nodules within the mucosa of respiratory digestive urinary and reproductive tracts
Tonsil
Disorders
Elephantiasis
Tonsillitis
Lymphadenitis
Lymphoma
Tumor of lymphoid system
