The Lymphatic System Flashcards

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1
Q

a fluid that contains
infection-fighting WBCs

A

Lymph

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2
Q

excess fluid that fails to
return to the bloodstream
during the circulatory
process

A

Lymph

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3
Q

Lymphatic system is composed of:

A

Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphoid organs

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4
Q

to drain excess
tissue fluid or lymph and return it to the bloodstream

A

lymphatic vessels

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5
Q

propels lymph
through rhytmic
contract ion

A

lymphatic vessels

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6
Q

drains from the right
arm and right side of
the head and chest
region

A

right lymphatic duct

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7
Q

receives lymph
from other body
parts.

A

thoracic duct

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8
Q

bean-shaped glands

A

lymph nodes

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9
Q

HOW SHORT ARE LYMPH NODES?????

A

SHORTER THAN 1 INCH XDXDXD

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10
Q

SWELLS DURING ACTIVE INFECTION

A

LYMPHH NOOOOODEESSSS

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11
Q

IT FILTERS MONITORS AND CLEANS LYMPH

A

LYMPHH NODEEEEEEEESS PAPI

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12
Q

store lymphocytes
and other immune
system cells

A

lymph nodes

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13
Q

large clusters of
lymph nodes are
found in the
(blank)

A

groin, armpit, and
neck regions XD

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14
Q

largest organ in the
lymphatic system

A

spleen

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15
Q

is an organ rich in
blood

A

spleen

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16
Q

located beside the tail
of the pancreas

A

spleen

17
Q

lymphoid structure that filters out foreign
debris in the blood

A

spleen owo

18
Q

recycles old RBC’s and
along platelets and
WBC’s

A

spleen xD

19
Q

synthesizes antibodies

A

SPLeEn

20
Q

produces a hormone and
aids the lymphocytes in
performing their
functions

A

thymus

21
Q

lymphoid structure that is lodged below the throat

A

thymus

22
Q

a lymphoid structure that is small, irregularly shaped
gland

A

thymus

23
Q

small lymphatic tissues

A

tonsils

24
Q

found in the pharynx.

A

tonsils

25
Q

trap and remove
disease-causing
organisms that enter
the throat

A

tonsils

26
Q

small masses of
lymphatic tissue

A

peyer’s patch

27
Q

found in the wall of
the small intestine

A

peyer’s patch

28
Q

prevent the growth of
harmful bacteria

A

peyer’s patch

29
Q
A