Quiz - Chapter 6 Flashcards
Lymphatic System Functions
OPEN SYSTEM
Fluid balance
Transport of dietary lipids
Immunity
Lymphatic Flow
OPEN CIRCUIT
Picks up excess interstitial fluid and returns it to the cardiac system
What are the 2 types of resistance/immunity
General and Specific
GENERAL resistance =
INATE: Skin, mucus membranes and gastric juices
INDISCRIMINATE WBCs
SPECIFIC resistance =
ADAPTIVE: WBCs fight infection. T-cells and B-cells
T-cells
Perform cell mediated response
B-cells
Antibody mediated response
Edema
Build up of fluid between cells
S/S of Edema
Swelling
Weight gain
Pitting
Etiology of Edema
Blockage
Trauma
Inflammation
Systemic cardiac dysfunction
Lymph Edema
Unilateral removal of lymph nodes
Lymphangitis
Local infection of lymphatic vessels. Usually bacterial
S/S of Lymphangitis
Inflammation
Red streak
Etiology of Lymphangitis
Local invasion of bacteria, virus or fungus
CI for Lymphangitis
CONTRAINDICATED
CAUTIONS of Lymphangitis
Occupational hazard for LMTs