Veterinary lymphatic system Flashcards
Lymphatic system
systema lymphaticum
name 4 primary or central lymphoid tissues
bone marrow (mammals),
cloacal bursa (birds),
thymus and
fetal liver
name 3 cell tpes that populate secondary lymphoid organs
lymphocytes,
macrophages and
dendritic cells
name 5 secondary or peripheral lymphoid tissues
lymph nodes,
spleen,
mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT-system),
tonsils,
regional lymphoid tissue etc
lymphatic system has what three functions
immune defence
removal of interstitial fluid from tissues
transport of fats
lymphangion definition
is the functional unit of a lymph vessel that lies between two semilunar valves.
Lymph vessels are channels larger than the lymph capillaries that have thicker walls, valves in their lumen and smooth muscles in their walls, thus lymph vessel lymphangion is muscular and capable of contracting on its own.
2 latin terms for lymph node
lymphonodus; nodus lymphaticus
translate and define lymphocentre
lymphocentrum
a lymph node or a group nodes that occurs constantly in the same region and receives vessels from the same region in all species;
Car and Ru have rather large nodes,
eq has small nodes packeted together
translate lymph and describe its composition
lympha
the clear yellowish fluid, generally pale and
contains lymphocytes and proteins.
the lymph formed in the digestive system is called what and describe its composition
chyle, is rich in triglycerides (fat), and is milky white
lymphatic vessels
vasa lymphatica
what are vasa lymphatica?
channels larger than the lymph capillaries and with thicker walls, valves in their lumen and smooth muscles in their walls.
They converges on two or three large trunks that open into chylic cistern or major veins.
difference between lymph capillaries and lymph vessels other than size?
lymph capillaries are mainly responsible for the absorption of interstitial fluid from the tissues,
while lymph vessels propel the absorbed fluid forward into the larger collecting ducts
transalte Thoracic duct & function?
ductus thoracicus
is the major lymph-collecting channel for return of lymph to the bloodstream
where does the thoracic duct start?
starts near the aortic hiatus from chylic cisterna
what does the thoracic duct join cranially?
cranial vena cava or the left jugular vein
at cranial thoracic aperture
2 latin terms for tracheal trunk
truncus trachealis
[truncus jugularis]
where does the tracheal trunk originate?
where does it empty?
truncus trachealis [truncus jugularis]
originates from the retropharyngeal lymph nodes (except eq)
Usually the right duct ends in right lymphatic duct,
the left in thoracic duct, but may empty directly into the jugular vein.
right lymphatic duct
ductus lymphaticus dexter
where is the right lymphatic duct located?
and where does it lead?
ductus lymphaticus dexter
lymphatic vessel in the right-caudal part of the neck
drains cervical, thoracic and axillary nodes and right tracheal trunk
joins with cranial vena cava or one of its branches
Chylic cistern
cisterna chyli
what is the chylic cistern?
cisterna chyli
is lymphatic sac dorsal to abdominal aorta and collects lymph from visceral, and lumbar trunks
(drains the abdomen, hind limbs and the pelvic regions)
What are lymph nodes surrounded by?
connective tissue capsula
contains some elastic and smooth muscle fibers
afferent lymph vessels
vasa lymphatica afferentia