2nd Quarter- ANATOMY 2 Exam 2 Flashcards
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Another system within the body which is lesser known than the blood vascular system is known as the
lymph vascular system
dealing with a system of vessels
vascular systems
two vascular systems within the body
blood and lymph
The substance which ONLY flows through the lymph vessels. (spring like) - a substance in the body which ALWAYS forms or BEGINS from tissue fluid.
lymph
The substance which bathes and surrounds the body cells.
tissue fluid
The flow of all lymph in the human body, always begins in the smallest vessels called
lymph capillaries
functions of the Lymph Vascular System
a. Maintain proper tissue fluid balance.
b. Helps to remove other waste products.
c. One of the body’s basic defense systems (phagocytosis, antibodies).
Specialized types of tissue strategically placed throughout the human body
lymphoid tissue
three pairs of lymphoid tissue, including the adenoids, which protect the opening between the mouth cavity proper and oropharynx (throat).
tonsils
- -The largest mass of Lymphoid Tissue in the human body.
- -Located in the Abdominal Pelvic Cavity.
- -Helps the liver to recycle red blood cells.
spleen
A mass of lymphoid tissue. The LARGEST and MOST ACTIVE during INFANCY. Located at the BASE OF THE NECK. Produces antibodies for the rest of a person’s life called T-CELLS. This gland will shrink with age
thymus gland
Filters for lymph. They are strategically placed in the human body. There are four (4) specific locations.
• All are named for their location.
lymph nodes
located in the ARM PIT region.These lymph nodes filter lymph originating from the UPPER EXTREMITIES and the PECTORAL REGION (chest). Used to detect or stage the level of malignancy in BREAST CANCER.
axillary lymph nodes
located in the NECK region. These lymph nodes filter lymph originating from the HEAD AND NECK. Used to detect HODGIKN’S DISEASE.
cervical lymph nodes
located in the GROIN region. These lymph nodes filter lymph originating from the LOWER extremities. (BUBONIC PLAGUE)
inguinal lymph nodes
located in the INTESTINES. These lymph originating from the INTESTINAL TRACK OR BOTH LARGE AND SMALL INTESTINES. Used to detect stages of COLON CANCER
mesentric lymph nodes
the waxy, milky substance which is formed by the union of digestive fats with lymph.
(fat mix with lymph)
chyle
when chyle comes from the small intestine and lymph comes from the lower extremities, the two get together at a temporary enlarged pouch called a
cistera chyli
the flow of chlye begins where?
in the lacteals
what color is lymph?
clear, straw colored, or may have an amber color (yellow tent)
small finger like projections in the small intestine by which increases the surface area over which food could be absorbed.
a single one contains three structures (vein, artery, and lacteal)
villi
it is estimated that what percentage of the digestive fat that is absorbed in the small intestine will go into the lymph capillary
30%
a special name given to lymph capillaries found only in the small intestine
lacteals
two large main ducts or passageways for lymph that are the ONLY ducts of the lymph system that periodically dump into the bloodstream.
thoracic duct
right lymphatic duct