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1
Q

Are erythrocytes found in lymph?

A

No

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2
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What are lymphatic capillaries?

A

Vessels which work with blood to collect excess tissue fluid

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3
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What type of valves do lymphatic vessels have?

A

Semilunar valves

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4
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The inner layer of the lymphatic vessels is made up of…

A

Endothelial cells

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5
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An efferent vessel transports lymph…

A

Back to the system

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6
Q

To collect lymph and convey it towards the heart is a function of lymph nodes. True or false?

A

False

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7
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Lymphatic tissue contains erythrocytes. True or false?

A

False

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8
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Where is the right lymphatic duct positioned?

A

Neck

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9
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How long is the thoracic duct?

A

40cm

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10
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Where are the axillary nodes located?

A

Armpits

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11
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Where is the spleen positioned?

A

Upper left hand side of the abdomen

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12
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Cancer of the lymphatic tissue is called…

A

Hodgkin’s disease

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13
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Obstruction of the lymphatic flow causes…

A

Oedema

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14
Q

Lymphatic capillaries unite to become…

A

Lymphatic vessels

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15
Q

Lymph nodes are made of…

A

Lymphatic tissue

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16
Q

The popliteal nodes are located…

A

Behind the knee

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17
Q

What does the spleen destroy?

A

Thrombocytes and erythrocytes

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18
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What is the function of lymphatic vessels?

A

Transport lymph towards the heart

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19
Q

Lymphatic tissue contains…

A

Phagocytes

20
Q

All lymph passes into…

A

Lymphatic ducts

21
Q

The thoracic duct is positioned in the…

A

Torso

22
Q

The submandibular nodes are located…

A

In the face

23
Q

The spleen forms new leucocytes. True or false?

A

False

24
Q

Heat helps to circulate lymph. True or false?

A

False

25
Q

Where do lymphatic capillaries not occur?

A

Central nervous system

26
Q

The outer layer of lymphatic vessels consist of…

A

Endothelial cells

27
Q

An afferent vessel transports lymph…

A

To the lymph nodes

28
Q

Trabecula are…

A

Inward strands of fibrous tissue

29
Q

How long is the right lymphatic duct?

A

1.5cm

30
Q

The occipital nodes are located…

A

At the back of the skull

31
Q

What is the structure of the spleen?

A

An outer capsule of fibrous tissue

32
Q

What is the function of the right lymphatic duct?

A

Receives lymph from the right side of the head, neck, chest and right arm

33
Q

Trabecula are located…

A

In lymph nodes

34
Q

What is the structure of lymphatic vessels?

A

Thin walled, collapsible vessels carrying lymph

35
Q

Transporting excess waste away from tissues is a function of lymph. True or false?

A

True

36
Q

What is the structure of lymphatic capillaries?

A

Fine blind ended permeable tubes, composed of a single layer of endothelial cells

37
Q

What is the middle layer of the lymphatic vessels made up of?

A

Muscular and elastic tissue

38
Q

Lymphatic vessels open up into…

A

Lymph ducts

39
Q

Which vein does the right lymphatic duct empty into?

A

Right subclavian vein

40
Q

The thoracic duct drains lymph from the left side of the head, neck, lower limbs, left side of the trunk and left arm. True or false?

A

True

41
Q

The supratrochlear nodes are located…

A

In the elbows

42
Q

What is the relationship between the lymphatic system and muscular system?

A

Removal of metabolic syndrome waste products and cellular debris

43
Q

What is the function of lymph nodes?

A

To add extra leucocytes and lymphocytes to the blood

44
Q

How many layers do lymphatic vessels have?

A

3

45
Q

The inguinal nodes are located…

A

Top of the legs

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