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Which larger system is the lymphatic system apart of?

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Immune system

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The lymphatic systems main functions…

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  • protects body from diseases
  • circulates fluids called lymph
  • absorbs and transports fats
  • manages the bodies fluid levels
  • detects cancer cells
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The lymphatic system reduces _____________ and helps fight in fevers to make all systems run smoother

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SWELLING

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What systems do the lymphatic system mainly work with

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Circulartory (restore nutrients within blood)
Musculoskeletal (drains and prevents tissue swelling)

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ORGANS IN LYMPH SYSTEM

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Tonsils
Thymus
Lymph nodes
Lymphatic vessels
Spleen
Lymphoid tissues
Bone marrow

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What organ is?
-Located at the back of the throat
-Type of lymphoid tissue
-Trap germs coming in through the mouth and nose
-Helps in the infection clearing properties

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TONSILS

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Where is the thymus located

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Inside the rib cage

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The Thymus …

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Filters and monitors blood contents
Produces cells called T-LYMPHOCYTES

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true or false?
T-LYMPHOCYTES are a type or red blood cells

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FALSE. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell

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Where are T-LYMPHOCYTES located?

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in LYMPH NODES

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what do T-LYMPHOCYTES help fight?

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IMMUNE CHALLENGES

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smk

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kms

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LYMPH NODES are found…

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Throat
Armpits
Chest
Abdomen
Groin

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True or false? Lymph nodes are arranged in chains or groups

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TRUE

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Lymph nodes are located in fatty tissues near…

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Veins and arteries

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Do lymph nodes filter lymph with the help of white blood cells located within T-LYMPHOCYTES?

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YES they do indeed 🫢

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Lymphatic vessels are found

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Mouth
Armpit
Throat
Intestines
Groin

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T/F Lymph capillaries are smaller and take up fluid

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True true honey boo boo

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Lymph vessels: larger, have muscles that pulsate, and ___________ to stop lymph from flowing the wrong way

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VALVES

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T/F - Lymphatic vessels transport lymph nodes to lymph

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False - the lymph vessels transport lymph to lymph nodes

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Spleen is located on…

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Left side of abdomen area under the diaphragm

22
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What is the largest lymphatic organ?

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The general functions of a spleen is to

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Filter and monitor blood contents
Produces and stores cells (WBC - antibodies)
Destroyed old and defective RBC
increases blood volume if blood is being lost quickly

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What is found in the
Appendix
Small intestine (Peyers patch)
And tonsils

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Lymphoid tissue

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T/F - lymphoid tissue is needed for organs exposed to outside environments and helps with immune defence
True honey boo boo
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Where is bone marrow found
Center of bone In addition: Creates WBC (white blood cells) , RBC , platelets, and stem cells which mature to LYMPHOCYTES
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WHAT COLOUR IS LYMPH
clear or white fluid
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WHAT IS LYMPH MADE UP FROM
White blood cells
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T/F - lymph contains proteins and fats
True true honey boo boo
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T/F Lymph is found in body tissues
T r u e
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Lymph drains from __________ into the _______________
Tissues Bloodstream
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LEFT SIDE
thoracic duct Located near lower part of spine Collects lymph from: - pelvis - abdomen - lower chest
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LEFT SIDE… runs through the __________ and empties through a _______ near left side of neck
Chest Vein
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RIGHT SIDE COLLECTS LYMPH FROM?
• right side of neck • arm • chest
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RIGHT SIDE… Empties through a _______ near the _______ side of neck
Vein Right
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LYMPH ORGANS WORKING TOGETHER FILL IN THE BLANKS The organs work together in a system of _______ tubes that carry lymph and _________ blood cells. Each organs has a role from __________ the lymph out of the tissues to transporting it so that it can be cleaned, and finally __________ lymph into the ____________
THIN WHITE DRAINING RELEASED BLOODSTREAM
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CWOS (connections with other systems) - circulatory systems
• blood vessels • lymph gets drained into the bloodstream
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CWOS DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
• absorbs fat in intestines
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CWOS RESPIRATORY
• lymph nodes and lymphatics are found in lungs
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CWOS MUSCULOSKELETAL
• bone marrow • drains lymph out of tissues • prevents swelling in tissues
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what is LYMPHEDEMA (chronic)
- swelling due to build up of lymph - happens in legs and arms The guild un lymph system carries fluid and cells to fight infections
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Causes of lymphedema
- cancer treatment Cancer tumours block lymph system due to enlargement of size - surgery to remove tumour can also remove lymph nodes which causes fluid build up in tissue - radiation treatment damages lymph vessels
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Symptoms of lymphedema
- swelling - infection - difficulty moving
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Treatment of lymphedema
Medications (antibiotics to reduce swell) Exercise helps move lymph out of swollen parts Manual lymph drainage (massage therapy to improve lymph flow) Compression garments and bandages - encourages drainage
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Gorham’s disease (chronic) - what is it and causes
Bone loss due to large lymphatic vessels Chances bone formation
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3 Gorhams disease treatments?
Medications (antibiotics) - target lymphatic vessels that have grown abnormally Surgery (bone implants, stabilize and remove affected bones) Radiation therapy - treat pain and other symptoms, helps with fluid leakage
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WHAT IS PLE (protein-losing enteropathy)
When there is too much protein leaks into intestines Examples are celiac disease and cardiac diseases
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What’s is the cause of PLE (chronic)?
Long lasting health conditions: - lymphatic vessel issues - heart disease (and it’s surgery) - benign and malignant tumours - gastrointestinal issues
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Symptoms of PLE
Swollen legs and arms Fluid buildup Troubles with digestion Issues with weight gain Troubles with fighting infections
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Treatment of PLE
Radiation - fix abnormal vessels Surgery - removes growth Diet changes - mainly helps for celiac disease Medications (antibiotics) - helps lingering infections

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