Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the primary lymph organs and what is their purpose?
A
Red Bone Marrow - making B Cells
Thymus - making T cells
2
Q
Why do children have larger primary lymph organs?
A
They are encountering more new pathogens
3
Q
What is the difference between lymph and chyle?
A
Lymph is fluid from blood tissues, chyle is a fat-rich fluid from the intestines
4
Q
What is the dilated sac that drains chyle?
A
Cisternae Chylii
5
Q
Where does lymph collect from the upper and right side of the body?
A
The Right Lymphatic Duct
6
Q
Where does lymph collect from the left side of the body and areas below the diaphragm?
A
The Thoracic Duct
7
Q
What do lymphnodes do?
A
Remove debris and pathogens
8
Q
What are the three lymph node regions?
A
Cervical, Axillary, Inguenal
