Ch.22 Lymphatic System Flashcards
3 Functions of Lymphatic System⭐️
-Fluid Balance
-Lipid Absorption
-Defense
Nutrient of lymphatic system ⭐️
Lipids
Fluids entering lymphatic capillaries (fluid balance)⭐️
Lymphs
Swelling in tissues from blockage of lymphatic system⭐️
Peripheral edema
Lymph fluid(c)
Chyle
ToF: Lymphatic system provides immunity
True, Defense
Carries lymph fluids back into circulatory system
Lymphatic vessels
Cells of lymphatic cells⭐️
Lymphocyte
Collection of lymphocytes can form…
Lymphatic tissues
Lymphatic tissues can form…
Lymphatic organs
2 classes of lymphatic organs⭐️
Primary lymphatic organs
Secondary lymphatic organs
Filters lymph and are sites where lymphocytes respond to infections
Lymph nodes
Primary lymphatic systems consists of…⭐️
Bone marrow, Thymus gland
Secondary Lymphatic system consists of…⭐️
Tonsils, Lymph nodes, & Spleen & Appendix?
Location of lymphocytes?
Lymph nodes
Extra organ of Lymphatic system⭐️
Appendix
B Lymphocytes…⭐️
Originate from red bone marrow and mature in bone marrow
T Lymphocytes…⭐️
Originate from red bone marrow and mature in THYMUS gland
Named by locations of lymph nodes(neck, armpit, & groin)⭐️
In the neck- Cervical lymph nodes
In armpit- Axillary lymph nodes
In groin- Inguinal lymph nodes
Within thoracic region, in between lungs/mediastum, there is…
Thymus gland
In cervical region, there is…⭐️
Thyroid gland
What quadrant is the spleen?⭐️
Left upper quadrant
What quadrant is the appendix?⭐️
Right lower quadrant
All Lymphocytes originate from…
Red Bone marrow