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14 Cards in this Set
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lymphatic capillaries are blind _____ tubes
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endothelial
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How do proteins enter the lymphatic capillaries?
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large pores
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dilated sacule that marks the beginning of the Thoracic duct
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cysterna chyli
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what fluids does cysterna chyli receive?
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legs, pelvis, abdomen
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largest lymphatic vessel in the body
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thoracic duct
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lymphatics of CNS
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there are no lymphatics of the CNS
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Fascia at thoracic outlet
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Sibson's Fascia
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"chyle" lymph
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2% fat lymph coming from the small intestine after a fatty meal
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normal interstitial pressure
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-6.3 mmHg
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the "lymph heart"
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diaphragm
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vigorous exercise has been shown to increases lymphatic flow by _______-fold
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15-20
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Why does restiction in one diapragm affect lymph flow?
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b/c of syncronous diaphragm mov't.
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"Step one" of improving lymphatic flow
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thoracic inlet
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indications for lymphatic approach to treatment
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1)edema
2)infection |
