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1. what is the lymphatic system? - ANS -system of tissues and
vessels scattered throughout the body and services almost all
regions
2. what are the parts of the lymphatic system? - ANS -tonsils,
thymus, spleen, peyer patch, small intestine, appendix, lymph
nodes and vessels
3. functions of the lymphatic system - ANS -fluid balance,
protection, and absorption of fats
,4. lymphatic circulation is - ANS -one-way system that begins in the
tissues and ends when the lymph joins the blood
5. lymphatic capillaries - ANS -walls (endothelium) flattened
epithelial cells, more permeable, cells overlap slightly, forming
one-way valves, lacteals absorb fat, arise blindly (closed at one
end)
6. lymphatic vessels - ANS -include superficial and deep sets, right
lymphatic duct and thoracic duct
7. right lymphatic duct - ANS -short vessel receives only lymph that
comes from the body's superior right quadrant and empties into
right subclavian vein near heart
, 8. thoracic duct - ANS -receives lymph from all parts of the body
except those superior to the diaphragm on the right side; drains
into thee left subclavian vein
9. cisterna chyli - ANS -first part of the thoracic duct enlarged to
form cistern or a temp storage pouch
10. movement of lymph toward heart is caused by: - ANS -
valves in lymphatic vessels
contraction of lymphatic vessels
skeletal muscle contraction
breathing
11. roughly how many lymph nodes are in the body? - ANS -
about 600
, 12. lymphoid tissue - ANS -distributed throughout the body and
makes up specialized organs
13. lymph nodes - ANS -small masses of lymphatic tissue that
filter the lymph
14. lymph - ANS -fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system,
clear fluid;
15. hilum - ANS -indented area that is the exit point for efferent
lymphatic vessels carrying lymph out of the node
16. cervical nodes - ANS -located in the neck in deep and
superficial groups, drain parts of head and neck
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