Flashcards in Lymphatic System Deck (19)
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What is the function of the lymphatic system?
returns leaked fluids to blood
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What are the organs involved in lymphatic system?
lymphatic vessels, lymph, and lymph nodes
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Collect excess tissue fluid and leaked plasma proteins
lymphatic vessels
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Fluid contained in lymphatic vessels
lymph
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T or F. Lymphatic system in a two-way system
False. One way, lymph flows only toward the heart
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From the capillaries to the heart, list the order of events
Lymphatic capillaries -> collecting lymphatic vessels -> lymphatic trunks -> lymphatic ducts-> venous circulation
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Specialized lymphatic capillaries that transport absorbed fat from small intestine to blood
lacteals
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Formed by union of largest collecting vessels, empty into lymphatic ducts
lymphatic trunks
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R or L lymphatic duct. Lymph from right upper limb and right side of head and thorax
Right
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R or L lymphatic duct. Lymph from rest of body
Left
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How does lymph transport?
muscular and respiratory pumps, valves, pulsations of nearby arteries, rhythmic contraction of smooth muscles
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Localized edema caused by anything that prevents return of lymph to blood
lymphedema
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blockage of lymphatic drainage by parasitic worms
Elephantiasis
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Three functions of lymphatic vessels
Return excess tissue fluid to bloodstream
Return leaked proteins to blood
Transport absorbed fat from small intestine to blood
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What are lymphoid tissues composed of?
reticular connective tissues
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Where are the 3 large large clusters of lymph nodes located?
cervical, axillary and inguinal
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Which organ(s) filter lymph?
lymph nodes
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Immune function in spleen
white pulp
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