The Lymphatic Flashcards
What is the lymphatic system ?
The lymphatic system is a composed
of the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes plus
the spleen, thymus gland, and tonsils
How do the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes plus
the spleen, thymus gland, and tonsils work together?
By filtering
the blood removing pathogens and other
foreign cells, such as cancer cells that have
moved into the bloodstream
Where are the lymph nodes located?
They are located through out the body and are populated lymphocytes that seek infections through out the body
what is the spleen and where is it located?
The spleen receives blood through an artery that branches out to the aorta, while also being monitored by T-cells for non self invaders.
What happens if suspicious cells or molecules are found?
antibodies are quickly developed to resolve the invader
Where are the tonsils located and what is their function?
The tonsils are located in the throat and pharynx, Their function is to filter bacteria and aid information to white blood cells
What are the three sets of tonsils?
The palatine, the pharyngeal, and the
lingual
What is the thymus glands, and where is it located?
The thymus glands is one of the endocrine glands with lymphatic functions. It is located in the mediastinal cavity
and plays an essential role in formation of
antibodies and development of the newborn’s
immune system
At what point in life is the thymus gland most used?
when you are a newborn thymus gland becomes more active because the immune system can be compromised once your body matures it becomes less active
what is the Primary Function of the Lymphatic System?
: The lymphatic system is a major part of the body’s immune
system,It helps the newborn develop its immune system at birth and then continues to protect the
body from foreign invaders throughout life
What is the important job for the lymphatic system?
producing important immune cells, circulating them
through the body, and filtering out pathogens and other dangerous molecules through the lymph nodes
and spleen
What are the prefixes and suffixes associated with the lymphatic system, including the lymphatic
vessels, the lymph, the lymph nodes ,the spleen, the tonsils, and the thymus gland?
- aden(gland)
- thym(thymus)
- immun(immunity)
- splen (spleen)
. What are the word roots associated with the lymphatic system and its organs and tissues?
immun/o (immune system)
lymphaden(lymph nodes)
