test 3 lymphatic

Question 1

every tissue in the body that is supplied by blood vessels also has a lymphatic system EXCEPT what 2 organs?

Answer 1

Brain and Placenta

Question 2

what percentage of body weight does the lymphatic system account for?

Answer 2

3%

Question 3

what are the 3 main functions of lymphatic system

Answer 3

1. conserves fluid and plasma that leak from capillaries
2. defend body against diseases
3. absorbs lipids from intestinal tract

Question 4

what is NOT a normal finding in the pediatric population?

Answer 4

palpable supraclavicular nodes

Question 5

what is an UNCOMMON finding in the pediatric population?

Answer 5

palpable cervical and submandibular nodes

Question 6

what are COMMON findings in patients under 2 years of age?

Answer 6

palpable inguinal, occipital, and postauricular nodes

Question 7

normal finding in an older adult

Answer 7

nodes the get smaller and possibly become fibrotic

Question 8

what palpable node is always concerning

Answer 8

supraclavicular

Question 9

rapid enlargement of nodes without inflammation is suggestive of what

Answer 9

malignancy

Question 10

do nodes pulsate?

Answer 10

no

Question 11

tender nodes are likely to suggest?

Answer 11

inflammation