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Functions of lymphatic system

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Removes excess fluid away from the interstitial fluid comp
Participates in the body’s immune response by producing lymphocytes
Transports fats from the digestive system to the bloodstream

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A network of lymph vessels, tissues and organs distributed all over the body and connected to the circulatory system

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Lymphatic System

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These are the exta-nodal lymphatic tissues

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MALT
Tonsil
Thymus
Spleen

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The single cell wall of the capillaries is called the

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Endothelium

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It enables the interchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, other nutrient and waste chemicals

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Endothelium

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In most capillary beds more filtration occurs where and less reabsorption

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Arterial end

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Smallest tube of the lymphatic network

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Lymphatic capillaries

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Excessive interstitial fluid results into

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Edema

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Lymph coming from the digestive system milky in appearance is called

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Chyle

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TRUE OR FALSE

Presence of valves permit the lymph to moe only in the direction of the bloodstream

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True

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TRUE OR FALSE

One-way lymph valves ensure flow is only toward the VENOUS SIDE of the circulation

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True

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Clinically edema is manifested by

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Swelling

12
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Lymphatic block by infestation of nematodes of the Filariae family

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Elephantiasis

13
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When lymphatic capillaries merge it form the

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Collecting vessels or lymphatic vessels

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There are 3 distinct layers that could be seen in a lymphatic vessel

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Inner layer: elongated endothelial cells
Middle layer: smooth muscle and fine elastic fibers
External layer: connective tissues

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TRUE OR FALSE

Lymphatic vessels differ from the veins

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True

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Difference of lymphatic vessels from the veins

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Layers are thinner than those of the veins
Valves in LV are mire numerous and placed at much shorter intervals
They anastomose more than the veins

17
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Large collecting vessels merge to form

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Lymphatic trunks

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The principal lymphatic trunks are

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Lumbar trunks
Intestinal trunk
Broncho-mediastinal trunks
Jugular trunks
Subclavian trunks
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Lumbar trunks drain

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L&R, lower limbs, pelvis and abdomen except digestive sys

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Intestinal trunk drains

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Part of the digestive system below the diaphragm

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Broncho-mediastinal trunks drain

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Throrax

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Jugular trunks drain

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L&R part of the head and neck

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Subclavian trunks drain

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L&R, upper limbs

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Lymphatic trunks drain into 2 main lymphatic ducts the

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Right lymphatic duct and

Thoracic duct

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Largest diameter of lymphatic vessels directly emptying into the venous system

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Lymphatic ducts

Right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct

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This duct drains the right side of the body above the diaphragm
(Right face, head, neck, upper limb and thorax)

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Right lymphatic duct

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Opens into the right brachiocephalic vein at the junction of the right internal jugular and subclavian veins

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Right lymphatic duct

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Drains the rest of the body except the right side above the diaphragm
(Left head, neck, upper extremity, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and 2 lower extremities)

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Thoracic duct

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Drains chyle-lymph from the digestive system containing emulsified fats and free fatty acids

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Thoracic duct

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A triangular lymphatic dilatation in the abdomen anterior to the L2 vertebral body to the right and posterior to the aorta

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Cisterna chyli

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TRUE OR FALSE

Thoracic duct possesses a BICUSPID valve which faces into the vein to prevent reflux of blood into the duct

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True

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Small, oval or bean-shaped bodies

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Lymph node

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T or F

There are approx 500-600 lymph nodes in the body

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True

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The lymph node is surrounded by a dense CT

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Capsule

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Extend inward incompletely dividing the node io compartments

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Trabeculae

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Extending from the capsule and trabeculae are

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Fine reticular fibers

Lymphocytes are tightly packed within the network

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3 different zones of the lymph node with their corresponding immune cells

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Cortex- mostly B cells
Paracortical zones- T cells
Medulla- B cells and plasma cells are found

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In the cortex lymphocytes group together into nodules

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Primary germinal center

Secondary germinal center - B cells divide by cell division

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In the medulla lymphocytes mainly B cells and plasma cells are arranged in

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Medullary cords

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It contains immobile macrophages (histiocytes) that trap foreign particles and filter lymph

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Medullary sinuses

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Produced in the BM transported in the blood and lymph circulation differentiate into plasma cells

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B cells

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Develop in the thymus transported in the blood and lymph circulation accumulate in lymphatic tissue

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T cells

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Directly kill pathogens

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T-cytotoxic cells

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Engulf pathogens get their antigens and present them to the T-cells and B-cells to facilitate action

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Dendritic cells

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Lymph flow

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  • Afferent lymph vessels at the convex part of the node
  • Subcortical sinus
  • Cortical sinus
  • Medullary sinus
  • Efferent lymph vessels at the hilum
46
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Lie above and beneath the SCM m

Drain internal struc of the throat part of the posterior pharynx, tonsils and thyroid gl

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Anterior cervical lymph nodes

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In front of the trapezius from the level of the mastoid portion of the temporal bone to the clavicle
Enlarged during upper respi infection

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Posterior cervical lymph nodes

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Located below the angle of the mandible and drain the tonsillar and posterior pharyngeal regions

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Tonsillar lymph nodes

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Along the underside of the jaw on either side and in the floor of the mouth

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Sub-mandibular lymph nodes

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Found below the chin and drain the teeth and intra oral cavity

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Submental lymph nodes

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Above the clavicle, lateral to where it joins the sternum which drain a part of he thoracic cavity and abdomen

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Supraclavicular lymph nodes

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Left supraclavicular lymph node which receives the lymph drainage from most of the body especially the abdomen via the thoracic duct

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Virchow’s node

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Placed above the medial epicondyle of the humerus and drain the vessels that accompany the basilic vein (ulnar digits and medial arm)

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Supratrochlear (cubital) lymph nodes

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Found beside the cephalic vein, bet pectoralis major and deltoid m
Drain the lymph vessels that accompany the cephalic v (radial digits and lateral arm)

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Delto-pectoral nodes

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Accompany the basilic and cephalic veins into the axillary lymph jodes

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Superficial lymph vessels

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Accompany deep veins and drain into the lateral (brachial) axillary lymph nodes

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Deep lymph vessels

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Embedded in the fat contained in the popliteal fossa

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Popliteal nodes

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Located below the inguinal lig approx 20 in number

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Superficial inguinal nodes

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Receive afferents from the external genitalia (except testes) perineum, anus, buttocks and abdominal wall below the umbilicus

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Horizontal (Superior) lymph nodes

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Drain vessels that accompany the long saphenous vein

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Vertical (inferior) lymph nodes

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Found under the fascia lata, on the medial side of the femoral vein

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Deep inguinal nodes of the lower limbs

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Pre-aortic nodes (in front of the aorta) is composed of

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Celiac nodes
Superior mesenteric
Inferior mesenteric

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Lymph nodes of the pelvis

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External iliac nodes
Internal iliac nodes
Common iliac nodes
Sacral nodes
Lumbar (lateral aortic) nodes
64
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Drain the internal and external iliac nodes

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Common iliac nodes

66
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Lymph nodes that receive lymphatics from the pelvis

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Sacral nodes

67
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Extra-nodal lymphatic tissues has a ___ CT stroma serving

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Reticular

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T or F:

only the lymph nodes have afferent & efferent lymphatic vessels

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True

69
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What are the extra-nodal lymphatic tissues?

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Mucous membranes-associated lymphatic tissue “MALT”
Tonsils
Thymus
Spleen

70
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Line the internal organs and the various body cavities that are exposed to the external environment like the respiratory, digestive and genito-urinary system, nose, eyes and ears

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MALT

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Give examples of mucous membrane associated lymphatic tissue (MALT)

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GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue, e.g. Peyer’s patches)
BALT (bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue)
NALT (nose-associated lymphoid tissue)
LALT (larynx-associated lymphoid tissue)
SALT (skin-associated lymphoid tissue)
VALT (vascular-associated lymphoid tissue)
CALT (conjunctiva-associated lymphoid tissue

72
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aggregations of lymphoid tissue that are usually found in the most distal portion of the small intestine, the ileum

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Peyer’s patches

73
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Partially encapsulated lymphatic tissues Covering epithelium invaginates to form crypts where bacteria are trapped & attacked

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Tonsils

74
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What ring does the tonsils form around the entrances of the respiratory and digestive passages

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Waldeyer’s ring

75
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T or F:

The tonsils atrophies with age?

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True

76
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Enlarged pharyngeal tonsils

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Adenoids

77
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Enlargement of the tonsils from infection or tumor

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Tonsillar hypertrophy-

78
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Soft, lobulated, grayish-pink organ and increases to its maximum size, weight and function at puberty

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Thymus

79
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T or F:

The thymus is an encapsulated organ.

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True

80
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What are the 3 encapsulated lymphatic organs?

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Thymus
Spleen
Lymph Nodes

81
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Thymic corpuscles that consists of hyaline material surrounded by layers of flattened epithelioid cells

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Hassl’s bodies

82
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T or F

At birth the thymus is found at the neck then descends into the mediastinum

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True

83
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Facilitates T-lymphocyte maturation

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Thymus

84
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Loss of this organ at an early stage results in severe immunodeficiency and high susceptibility to infection

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Thymus

Because majority of the T-cell maturation happens in childhood

85
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Autoimmune disorder of the neuromuscular junction presenting with fluctuating periods of easy fatigability and weakness of voluntary muscles of the face and limbs

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Myasthenia gravis

86
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Largest lymphatic organ in the body

Located at the left upper quadrant of the abdomen

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Spleen

87
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2 surfaces of the spleen

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A convex posterior diaphragmatic surface facing superiorly and laterally

An anterior visceral surface

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3 areas of the anterior visceral surface

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Gastric- in contact with the greater curvature of the stomach
Renal- in contact with the upper anterior surface of the left kidney
Colic- in contact with the left splenic flexure of the colon

89
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Attaches the spleen to the stomach

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Gastrosplenic ligament

90
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Attaches the spleen to the left kidney

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Splenorenal (lienorenal) ligament

91
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Largest br of the celiac trunk (1st br of abdominal aorta)

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Splenic Artery

92
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Exits the hilum
Drains into the hepatic portal vein
Travels posterior to the pancreas

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Splenic vein

93
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One of the most commonly injured abdominal organ

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Ruptured spleen