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Transports excess tissue fluid back to the bloodstream, filtering it as it moves through lymph nodes
Lacteals transport fats and proteins via lymphatic vessels Protects the body via lymphocytes and macrophages |
Functions of the Lymphatic system
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One way system
Not circulatory Aids in the immune and circulatory system |
Lymphatic System
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excess fluid that cannot be handled by the blood capillaries and therefore is picked up by the lymph capillaries
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Lymph
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fluid between tissues in the body
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Interstitial fluid
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the liquid portion of the blood; lymph originates from plasma
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Plasma
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vessels that pick up and transport excess fluid
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Lymphatic Vessels
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microscopic lymph vessels that pick up excess fluid
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Capillaries
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large vessels that transport lymph to the bloodstream; work under low pressure
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Lymphatics
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structures that prevent backflow
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valves
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tissues that contract and relax resulting in movement
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Muscles
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line the walls of lymphatic vessels
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Smooth muscles
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move lymph along as they contract
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Skeletal muscles
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two collecting areas in the throacic cavity that transport lymph to the subclavian veins
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Lynphatic ducts
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collect lymph from the R side of the head and upper R body
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R lymphatic duct
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collects lymph from the L side of the head and rest of the body
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Thoracic duct
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blood vessels that receive lymph from the R lymphatic duct and thoracic ducts
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Subclavian veins
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edematous
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pertaining to edema
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masses of lymph tissues filled with macrophages and lymphocytes that filter lymph as it travels to the thoracic cavity
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lymph nodes
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Lymph nodes in the neck/head
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Cervical
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Lymph nodes in the armpit
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Axillary
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Lymph nodes in the midline of body
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Thoracoabdominal
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Lymph nodes in the groin
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Inguinal
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masses of lymph tissue that filter lymph
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tonsil
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masses of lymph tissue near the posterior oral cavity at the pharynx
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Palatine tonsils
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masses of lymph tissue near the posterior area of the nasal cavity in nasopharynx
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Pharyngeal tonsils (adnoids)
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posterior area of the tongue
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Lingual tonsils
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T and A
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Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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Endocrine gland; posterior midsternal area; works with the immune system; shrinks and involutes after puperty
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Thymus
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hormone that activates T cells for specific immunity
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Thymosin
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largest lymphatic organ; located posterior to the stomach in the LUQ
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Spleen
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Hemolysis of RBC
Storage of blood Storage of platelets Filters blood Erythropoiesis in the fetus Activates T-Cells |
functions of the spleen
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