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What is the primary function of the tonsils in the immune system?
What is the primary function of the tonsils in the immune system?
Which of the following tissues are densely packed with lymphatic capillaries?
Which of the following tissues are densely packed with lymphatic capillaries?
What is lymph composed of after interstitial fluid enters lymphatic capillaries?
What is lymph composed of after interstitial fluid enters lymphatic capillaries?
Where do efferent lymphatic vessels drain lymph after it has passed through lymph nodes?
Where do efferent lymphatic vessels drain lymph after it has passed through lymph nodes?
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Which part of the body drains through the right lymphatic duct?
Which part of the body drains through the right lymphatic duct?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lymphatic capillaries?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lymphatic capillaries?
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What is the primary role of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary role of the lymphatic system?
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Which fluids return to the venous circulation after nutrient delivery and debris removal?
Which fluids return to the venous circulation after nutrient delivery and debris removal?
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What drives interstitial fluid into lymphatic capillaries?
What drives interstitial fluid into lymphatic capillaries?
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Which of the following lists contains only primary lymphatic organs?
Which of the following lists contains only primary lymphatic organs?
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What is the main function of lymph nodes within the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of lymph nodes within the lymphatic system?
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Where do T cells mature after they leave the bone marrow?
Where do T cells mature after they leave the bone marrow?
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Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and contains large numbers of B and T lymphocytes?
Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and contains large numbers of B and T lymphocytes?
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What do activated lymphocytes do after encountering pathogens?
What do activated lymphocytes do after encountering pathogens?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a secondary lymphatic organ?
Which of the following is NOT considered a secondary lymphatic organ?
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What type of tissue composes the tonsils?
What type of tissue composes the tonsils?
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Study Notes
Definition
- The lymphatic system is a component of the vascular and immune systems, consisting of vessels, tissues, and organs.
- Functions include detoxification, waste removal, fluid balance, and supporting the immune response.
Structure of the Lymphatic System
- Composed of lymphatic organs, a network of vessels, and lymph fluid.
Lymphatic Organs
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Primary Lymphatic Organs:
- Produce lymphocytes and are sites for the maturation of B and T cells.
- Include bone marrow, thymus, and fetal liver.
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Secondary Lymphatic Organs:
- Sites for further differentiation of lymphocytes.
- Include lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT).
Bone Marrow
- Occupies bone cavities; produces B cells which enter the bloodstream directly.
- T cells migrate to the thymus for further development.
Thymus
- A soft, bilobed organ crucial for T cell maturation.
Lymph Nodes
- Organized collections of lymphatic tissue distributed throughout the body.
- Contain numerous lymphocytes that filter lymph and have afferent/efferent vessels.
Function of Lymph Nodes
- Filters lymph to remove debris and pathogens.
- Play a crucial role in the immune response; lymphocytes encounter pathogens, become activated, and produce antibodies.
Spleen
- A large mass of vascular and lymphoid tissue that filters blood.
- Contains a high concentration of B and T lymphocytes; prevents infection spread.
Tonsils
- Masses of lymphoid tissue (pharyngeal, palatine, and lingual) that trap pathogens entering through the mouth or nose.
- Contain immune cells producing antibodies; lack afferent lymphatics.
Lymph
- Clear, colorless fluid that is interstitial fluid after entering lymphatic capillaries.
- Formed from blood plasma that leaks into tissues; most returns to venous circulation, while some becomes lymph.
Lymphatic Capillaries
- Begin as dilated, blind-ended tubes, larger than blood capillaries.
- Interspersed among blood vessels; collect interstitial fluid to form lymph.
- Abundant in tissues like lungs, genitourinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, and dermis, but absent in the CNS, bone marrow, teeth, epidermis, and cornea.
Lymphatic Circulation
- Lymphatic capillaries converge into smaller vessels, becoming afferent lymphatic vessels leading to lymph nodes.
- Efferent lymphatic vessels exit lymph nodes, forming larger trunks that ultimately drain into lymphatic ducts.
Lymphatic Ducts
- Right lymphatic duct drains the upper right quadrant body parts (head, neck, chest, upper limb).
- Thoracic duct handles drainage for the remaining body areas.
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This quiz covers the anatomy and embryology of the lymphatic system, detailing its structure and function. Understand the roles of lymphatic organs and vessels in the body's immune system and waste management. Test your knowledge on how the lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance and overall health.
