NME 2.13 Flashcards
1
Q
what does thymus do?
A
- t-cell development and maturation
2
Q
what does spleen do?
A
- filters and site of immune response
- destroy erthrocytes
3
Q
what does tonsil, adenoids, appendix
A
- lymphoid follicles
4
Q
what does bone marrow do?
A
- produced B-cell, T-cell and macrophages
5
Q
is lympathic system assymmetrical?
A
yes
6
Q
where does thoracic duct drains out to?
A
venous system
7
Q
what does the lymphatics develop with?
A
venous system
8
Q
function of lymphatic system?
A
- drainage of interstitial fluid from extracellular space
- transport of dietary lipids in lacteals
- immune response
9
Q
which two pathways are transport of dietary lipids split into?
A
- exogenous and endogenous
10
Q
what is function of lymph nodes?
A
- act as phagocytic filter for blood circulation
- site for lymphocytes to come into contact with antigens
- increase immune response through lymphocyte proliferation
11
Q
what is the structure of lymphatic system?
A
- circulatory system with valves
- low pressure
- organ plexus drain into lymphatic vessels
- lymph drains through thoracic duct to venous system
12
Q
which two lymphatic vessels drain abdominal viscera?
A
- inguinal
- mesenteric
13
Q
where are inginual and mesenteric lymph nodes located?
A
- posterior abdominal wall
14
Q
where does right and left bronchomediastinal lymphatics drain to?
A
venous angle
15
Q
what is the difference between the right and left bronchomediastinal lymphatics?
A
- the right is lymphatic duct
- the left is thoracic duct
