Chapter 22 - Lymphatic System Flashcards
Chapter 22 - Lymphatic System
the lymphatic system is comprised of
lymph white blood cells lymph vessels spleen lymph nodes tonsils thymus gland
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the network of the lymphatic system is found where
throughout the entire body
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lymph nodes are what shape
round, oval or bean
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where are lymph nodes found
along the course of the lymph vessels
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what is function of lymph nodes
filter the lymph
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will all lymph pass through a node
yes. at least one
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the lymph vessels converge where
toward right/left subclavian vein
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vessels from the right limb, right side of the head/neck enter the
right subclavian vein
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vessels from the left side of the body enter the
thoracic duct
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thoracic duct ends by entering the
left subclavian vein
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cisterna chyli is a
holding tank that contains fluid from the lymph vessels
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where does the liquid in the cisterna chyli come from
digestive tract
lower limbs
abdomen
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the right lymphatic duct is smaller and shorter than the
thoracic duct
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right lymphatic duct opens into
right subclavian vein
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functions of the lymphatic system
fluid balance
fat absorption
defense
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fluid passes from the _______ of capillaries into the _______ and back to the _______
interstitial spaces
lymph system
blood
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when fluid balance isn’t working this results
edema
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long-term edema results in
tissue damage
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the lymphatic system absorbs fat from the
GI tract
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where is fat absorbed
lacteals
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where are lacteals located
lining of the GI tract
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fat passes through the _______ and enters the _______
lacteals
venous system
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when fat and lymph mix it is called
chyle
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how does lymphatic system defend body
lymph filters microorganisms & foreign bodies
wbcs kill invading microbes