Lymphatic system

Question 1

organisation of lymphatic system

Answer 1

lymph, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymphoid or lymphatic organs, lymphoid tissues

Question 2

layout of a lymph node

Answer 2

mass of lymphatic tissue surrounded by a fibrous capsule. always connected to an incoming afferent or outgoing efferent lymph vessel

Question 3

functions of a lymph

Answer 3

tissue drainage and return of plasma proteins, immune function, transport of fat from gut

Question 4

how is lymphatic fluid returned to venous circulation

Answer 4

initially drainage is symmetrical then it splits and drains via thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct (right upper side of body). emptied into venous system at the jugular/ subclavian junction

Question 5

functions of a lymph node

Answer 5

important for starting immune response.

Question 6

what is lymph made up of

Answer 6

fluid and plasma proteins only but gains lymphocytes through lymphatic capillaries. fats added in small intestine

Question 7

what is a lymph node

Answer 7

secondary lymphoid tissue

Question 8

pathology of lymph node

Answer 8

lymphomas, tuberculosis, glandular fever, inflammatory hyperplasia

Question 9

largest lymphatic organ

Answer 9

spleen. contains large amount of blood, routinely discharged via smooth muscle action