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Which organ filters blood and initiates immune responses?
Which organ filters blood and initiates immune responses?
- Tonsils
- Lymph nodes
- Thymus
- Spleen (correct)
Which organ filters lymph and initiates immune responses?
Which organ filters lymph and initiates immune responses?
- Lymph nodes
- Peyer's patches
- Thymus (correct)
- Spleen
What is the lymphatic system organ that shrinks and becomes non-functional with age?
What is the lymphatic system organ that shrinks and becomes non-functional with age?
Thymus
What are the functions of lymph nodes?
What are the functions of lymph nodes?
Are lymphatic nodules encapsulated lymphatic organs?
Are lymphatic nodules encapsulated lymphatic organs?
What are the lymphatic organs of the oral cavity and pharynx?
What are the lymphatic organs of the oral cavity and pharynx?
The right lymphatic duct receives lymph from all body regions except?
The right lymphatic duct receives lymph from all body regions except?
Lymph from the lower limbs is conveyed by?
Lymph from the lower limbs is conveyed by?
Pharyngeal tonsils are also called?
Pharyngeal tonsils are also called?
Why is lymph drainage important?
Why is lymph drainage important?
These vessels of the lymphatic system are found in most tissues and drain excess tissue fluid.
These vessels of the lymphatic system are found in most tissues and drain excess tissue fluid.
Which lymphatic organs have roles in defending the body against pathogens?
Which lymphatic organs have roles in defending the body against pathogens?
Why does the lymphatic venous system aid in the absorption of fats and not the blood?
Why does the lymphatic venous system aid in the absorption of fats and not the blood?
What drives the filtration of plasma and small molecules from the blood into the interstitial spaces?
What drives the filtration of plasma and small molecules from the blood into the interstitial spaces?
This pressure of the blood pulls fluid back into the capillaries by osmosis.
This pressure of the blood pulls fluid back into the capillaries by osmosis.
The rate of filtration exceeds the rate of?
The rate of filtration exceeds the rate of?
What is fluid entering the lymphatic capillaries called?
What is fluid entering the lymphatic capillaries called?
What type of cell is in the subcapsule of a lymph node?
What type of cell is in the subcapsule of a lymph node?
What type of cell is in the medulla of a lymph node?
What type of cell is in the medulla of a lymph node?
What type of cell is found in the germinal centers of the cortex?
What type of cell is found in the germinal centers of the cortex?
Clusters of lymphocytes and macrophages found in the cortex of lymph nodes are called?
Clusters of lymphocytes and macrophages found in the cortex of lymph nodes are called?
Clusters of cells called lymph nodules are also found in?
Clusters of cells called lymph nodules are also found in?
What are Peyer's patches?
What are Peyer's patches?
What are the combined lymph nodules of the digestive, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts called?
What are the combined lymph nodules of the digestive, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts called?
Flashcards
Spleen Function
Spleen Function
Filters blood, initiates immune responses.
Thymus Function
Thymus Function
Filters lymph, initiates immune responses, shrinks with age.
Lymph Node Function
Lymph Node Function
Filters lymph, initiates immune responses.
Lymphatic Nodules
Lymphatic Nodules
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Tonsils Location
Tonsils Location
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Right Lymphatic Duct
Right Lymphatic Duct
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Thoracic Duct
Thoracic Duct
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Adenoids
Adenoids
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Lymph Drainage Importance
Lymph Drainage Importance
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Lymphatic Capillaries
Lymphatic Capillaries
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Immune Defense Role
Immune Defense Role
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Fat Absorption in Lymphatic System
Fat Absorption in Lymphatic System
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Blood Pressure in Capillaries
Blood Pressure in Capillaries
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Colloid Osmotic Pressure
Colloid Osmotic Pressure
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Interstitial Fluid Formation
Interstitial Fluid Formation
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Hydrostatic Pressure in Interstitial Fluid
Hydrostatic Pressure in Interstitial Fluid
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Lymph Node Subcapsular Area
Lymph Node Subcapsular Area
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Lymph Node Medulla
Lymph Node Medulla
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Lymph Node Germinal Centers
Lymph Node Germinal Centers
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Lymph Nodules Location
Lymph Nodules Location
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Peyer's Patches
Peyer's Patches
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MALT (Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)
MALT (Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue)
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Study Notes
Spleen and Thymus
- Spleen filters blood and initiates immune responses.
- Thymus filters lymph and also initiates immune responses; it shrinks and becomes non-functional with age.
Lymph Nodes
- Function as filters for lymph, initiating immune responses to foreign materials.
- Contain macrophages and B cells in the subcapsule and T cells in the medulla.
Lymphatic Nodules
- Not encapsulated; instead, they are clusters of immune cells without a connective tissue capsule.
Tonsils
- Lymphatic organs located in the oral cavity and pharynx.
Lymphatic Ducts
- The right lymphatic duct receives lymph from most body regions except the lower limbs.
- Lymph from the lower limbs is conveyed through the thoracic duct.
Pharyngeal Tonsils
- Also known as adenoids.
Importance of Lymph Drainage
- Facilitates absorption of fats, return of small proteins to blood, provision of nutrients to tissue cells, and transport of foreign particles to lymph nodes.
Lymphatic Capillaries
- Found in most tissues and drain excess tissue fluid, contributing to fluid balance.
Immune Defense
- Thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes play critical roles in defending the body against pathogens.
Fat Absorption
- The lymphatic system aids in fat absorption due to fat molecules being too large for absorption into blood.
Fluid Dynamics
- Blood pressure in capillaries drives filtration of plasma into interstitial spaces.
- Colloid osmotic pressure pulls fluid back into capillaries by osmosis.
- Rate of filtration often exceeds the rate of reabsorption, leading to tissue fluid formation.
Hydrostatic Pressure
- As interstitial fluid accumulates, hydrostatic pressure increases, driving fluid into lymphatic capillaries, which is then called lymph.
Lymph Node Cell Types
- Subcapsular area contains macrophages and B cells.
- Medulla contains macrophages and T cells.
- Germinal centers of the cortex are populated with B cells.
Lymph Nodules
- Found in the cortex of lymph nodes and as clusters in tonsils.
- Peyer's patches are lymph nodules located in the mucosal lining of the ileum of the small intestine.
- Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues (MALT) consist of combined lymph nodules in the digestive, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts.
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Explore the crucial components of the lymphatic system including the spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and tonsils. Understand their functions in filtering blood and lymph, initiating immune responses, and supporting overall health. This quiz will test your knowledge of lymphatic organs and their importance in immunity.
