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12 Cards in this Set
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The lymphatic system aids the ______ system by transporting excess interstitial fluid. |
Circulatory |
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What are normal constituents of lymph? |
Low concentration of protein, water, and ions |
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Lymph from the head and neck drains into the ____ trunks. |
Jugular |
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Identify A |
Right jugular trunk |
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Identify B |
Right subclavian trunk |
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Identify C |
Right lymphatic duct |
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Identify D |
Right bronchomediastinal trunk |
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The thymus is a ____ lymphatic structure |
Primary |
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After interstitial fluid enters the lymphatic vessels it is called_____ |
Lymph |
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Small proteins called _____ serve as a means of communication between immune system cells. |
Cytokines |
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Which tonsils are found in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx? |
Pharyngeal tonsils |
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The adenoids are also called the ____ tonsils. |
Pharyngeal |
