TJ7: Lymphatic System Flashcards
What is the Spleen?
The Spleen is the largest lymphatic organ located in the upper left quadrant.
The R. Lymph duct drains what part(s) of the body?
The right side of the head, neck, and chest and the right arm.
What are the functions of the tonsils?
to protect against bacteria that invade between the nasal and oral cavities.
Lymph fluid is filtered from what?
Blood Plasma
Lymph fluid is returned to the Circulatory system at the junction of?
The Subclavian Vein and Internal Jugular
The tonsils are located where?
The Pharynx
Cancer can be spread through where?
Bloodstream and Lymph
When is the Thymus most active?
10-12 years of age; before puberty
What is the largest lymphoid organ?
Spleen
Mammary lymph node are located where?
Breast tissue
Describe Lymph
Clear, pale yell fluid containing proteins and waste
What are the causes of Lymphedema?
Genetic Inheritance
Surgery
Radiation Therapy
Missing Lymph Nodes
Injury from Accidents
What are some helpful ways to increase lymph flow?
Exercise, Massage or Breathing
T/F: Lymph Capillaries allows fluids to enter, not exit?
True
What are the functions of lymph nodes?
filter toxins and prevent infection phagocytosis, contains WBCs, lymphocytes and monocytes
What are the functions of the lymph system?
Drain or return tissue fluid to blood circulation, defense, collect toxic protein molecules, transport lipids and vitamins ADEK from the lacteals
What are some complications of Lymphedema?
Severe Fatigue, Swollen Limbs, Localized Fluid Retention, and Tissue Swelling
What types of valves are in lymph vessels?
Semilunar Valves
Lymph capillaries are not found where?
Eyes, CNS (brain and spinal cord), bones, and endomysium
Peyers Patches are found where?
Ileum of the Small Intestine and Appendix
T/F: The cisterna chyli begins as a dilation in the lumbar region of the Abdomen?
True
Hemopoiesis takes place from where?
Red bone marrow or Spleen
What are conditions commonly seen with AIDS Patients?
Recurrent Candida Infections, Pneumonia, and Cytomegalovirus
Like veins, Lymph vessels have what for one-way movements?
Valves
T/F: The Liver is the largest lymphatic organ and plays major role in the lymphatic system?
False; Spleen
