Unit 8 ll Flashcards
the lymphatic network begins as:
microscopic, blind ended lymphatic capillaries
lymphatic capillaries merge to form:
lymphatic vessels
lymph enters the lymph nodes through:
afferent lymph vessels
lymph exits the lymph nodes through:
efferent lymph vessels
T lymphocytes would carry out:
cell mediated immunity
the common name for rubella is:
german measles
suppressor t cell
turns down the immune response
killer t cell
ruptures the membrane of non self cells
helper t cell
turns up the immune response
memory t cell
stores information in preparation for encounter with the next antigen
plasma b cell
produces antibodies
extracellular fluid found between systemic cells is
interstitial fluid
intercellular fluid found between within cells is called
cytosol
the innermost portion of a lymph node is the
medulla
what portion of the spleen acts a blood reservoir
red pulp
lymph nodes are clustered in what 4 regions
axillary, abdominal, inguinal, cervical
portion of the spleen that acts as a filter for worn out blood cells and the debris is
white pulp
where are lymph nodes found
everywhere
Afferent
receives
Efferent
carries away
the fibrous capsule ____
surrounds
What is the lymphatic network influenced by
Pressure gradient (dilute the solute)
Why are the functions of the lymphatic system
Return fluid back from extracellular spaces to the bloodstream
Protect from pathogenic microorganisms
wherever there are blood capillaries there will be
lymph capillaries