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Ch 14 Lymphatic System - Scanlon/Sanders
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
10/03/2011

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Functions of the lymphatic system
Definition

Protect against foreign materials

Return tissue fluid to blood

Create tissue fluid by filtration of plasma

Term
Components of the lymphatic system
Definition

Lymph

Lymphatic vessels/capillaries

Lymph nodes

Lymph nodules

Spleen

Thymus gland

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Tonsils
Definition

Pharyngeal tonsils

Palatine tonsils

lingual tonsils

Term
Spleen
Definition
Oval organ in LUQ between stomach & diaphragm
Term
Spleen functions
Definition

Immunity

Phagocytosis

Storage

Hemopoiesis

Term
Thymus
Definition
Between lungs in center of chest
Term
Thymous functions
Definition

Produces T cells

Shrinks with age

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Major lymph ducts
Definition

Right Lymphatic duct

Thoracic duct

Term
Movement of lymph
Definition
Tissue spaces > lymph capillaries > lymph vesel > lymph node > lymph vessel > major lymph duct > subclavian vein > circulatory system
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