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Flashcards in Heme 2.4 Deck (12)
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1
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what are the three characteristics of of lymph fluid (life cycle)

A
  • created in the interstitial fluid
  • carried away by lymphatic vessels
  • put back into circulation
2
Q

what are the two main lymphatic ducts

A

thoracic duct

right lymphatic duct

3
Q

where does the lymph fluid drain into

A

subclavian vain

4
Q

what causes swolen lymph nodes

A

mestastisis of cancers

5
Q

what can cause edema

A

excess filtration (increase Pc)
decreased absorption (decreased Pi(c)
increased capillary permiability
clocked lymphatics

6
Q

what causes elephantiasis

A

blocked lymphatics due to a specific virus

7
Q

where is the thymus located

A

in the mediastinum

8
Q

what are the three different types of tonsils

A

pharyngeal (adenoids)
palatine
lingual

9
Q

what are tonsils

A

clusters of white blood cells

10
Q

what is the removal of the spleen called

A

splenectomy

11
Q

what is mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT or GALT)

A

the diffusion system of small concentration of lymphoid tissue in the GI tract

12
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what is the MALT populated by

A

T lymphocytes
B lomphocytes
Macrophages