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What is lymphatic tissue primarily composed of?
What is lymphatic tissue primarily composed of?
- Masses of adipose cells
- Masses of muscle cells
- Masses of epithelial cells
- Masses of lymphocytes (correct)
Which of the following is NOT classified as a lymphatic organ?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a lymphatic organ?
- Thymus
- Kidney (correct)
- Lymph nodes
- Spleen
What is the main function of the thoracic duct?
What is the main function of the thoracic duct?
- To drain lymph from the entire body (correct)
- To drain lymph from the lower left quadrant of the body
- To drain lymph from the upper right section of the body
- To drain lymph specifically from the brain
What type of connective tissue comprises lymphatic tissue?
What type of connective tissue comprises lymphatic tissue?
What forms when lymphatic vessels coalesce?
What forms when lymphatic vessels coalesce?
What is the primary function of lymphatic vessels?
What is the primary function of lymphatic vessels?
How much fluid typically leaves arterial capillaries per day?
How much fluid typically leaves arterial capillaries per day?
What role do lymphocytes play in the lymphatic system?
What role do lymphocytes play in the lymphatic system?
Where does lymph return to the bloodstream?
Where does lymph return to the bloodstream?
What is lymph similar to in composition?
What is lymph similar to in composition?
What process involves the lymphatic system absorbing dietary lipids?
What process involves the lymphatic system absorbing dietary lipids?
What is a defining feature of lymphatic fluid?
What is a defining feature of lymphatic fluid?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of lymphocyte recirculation?
What is the primary function of lymphocyte recirculation?
Which type of lymphocyte primarily recirculates through peripheral lymphoid organs?
Which type of lymphocyte primarily recirculates through peripheral lymphoid organs?
How do lymphocytes typically enter lymph nodes from the blood?
How do lymphocytes typically enter lymph nodes from the blood?
What is the significance of high endothelial venules (HEVs) in lymphocyte migration?
What is the significance of high endothelial venules (HEVs) in lymphocyte migration?
What role do homing receptors and addressins play in lymphocyte recirculation?
What role do homing receptors and addressins play in lymphocyte recirculation?
Which statement accurately describes the lymphocyte entry mechanisms into lymph nodes?
Which statement accurately describes the lymphocyte entry mechanisms into lymph nodes?
What type of lymphocyte is primarily responsible for initiating the adaptive immune response?
What type of lymphocyte is primarily responsible for initiating the adaptive immune response?
What is a significant difference between the recirculation of naïve lymphocytes and effector lymphocytes?
What is a significant difference between the recirculation of naïve lymphocytes and effector lymphocytes?
What is the correct location of the cisterna chyli?
What is the correct location of the cisterna chyli?
Which structure is primarily responsible for draining lymph from the upper right quadrant of the body?
Which structure is primarily responsible for draining lymph from the upper right quadrant of the body?
Which of the following organs are classified as primary lymphatic organs?
Which of the following organs are classified as primary lymphatic organs?
Which of the following structures does NOT contribute to the formation of the cisterna chyli?
Which of the following structures does NOT contribute to the formation of the cisterna chyli?
What is the primary function of secondary lymphatic organs?
What is the primary function of secondary lymphatic organs?
Where does the right lymphatic duct empty lymph?
Where does the right lymphatic duct empty lymph?
Which part of the body drains through the left bronchomediastinal trunk?
Which part of the body drains through the left bronchomediastinal trunk?
What distinguishes encapsulated lymphatic organs from non-encapsulated ones?
What distinguishes encapsulated lymphatic organs from non-encapsulated ones?
What is the primary function of macrophages and dendritic cells in lymph nodes?
What is the primary function of macrophages and dendritic cells in lymph nodes?
Which type of lymphoid nodule contains a germinal center?
Which type of lymphoid nodule contains a germinal center?
Where are the majority of B-cells located within a lymph node?
Where are the majority of B-cells located within a lymph node?
What is the role of the trabeculae in lymph nodes?
What is the role of the trabeculae in lymph nodes?
What type of cells primarily occupy the inner cortex (paracortex) of a lymph node?
What type of cells primarily occupy the inner cortex (paracortex) of a lymph node?
What causes B cells in lymphatic follicles to migrate to the center of the follicle?
What causes B cells in lymphatic follicles to migrate to the center of the follicle?
What structure allows arteries and nerves to enter and veins to exit a lymph node?
What structure allows arteries and nerves to enter and veins to exit a lymph node?
Which of the following best describes the lymph node stroma?
Which of the following best describes the lymph node stroma?
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Study Notes
Lymphatic System Overview
- Comprises lymphatic fluid, vessels, tissue, and organs aiding in fluid balance, immune response, and lipid transport.
- Lymph is a colorless fluid similar to blood plasma, which circulates in lymphatic vessels.
Fluid Balance Function
- Approximately 20 liters of fluid leaves arterial capillaries daily, but only 17 liters returns to venous capillaries.
- Lymphatic vessels drain excess interstitial fluid as lymph back into the bloodstream, specifically at the venous angles.
Lymphatic Ducts
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Thoracic Duct:
- Larger duct; drains lymph from most of the body, originates in the abdomen as the cisterna chyli.
- Empties into the left venous angle (junction of left internal jugular and left subclavian veins).
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Right Lymphatic Duct:
- Formed by right jugular and right subclavian trunks.
- Drains lymph from the upper right quadrant, including the right head, neck, thorax, and upper limb.
- Empties into the right venous angle (junction of right internal jugular and right subclavian veins).
Lymphatic Organs
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Primary Organs:
- Bone marrow and thymus; sites for lymphocyte production and maturation.
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Secondary Organs:
- Include lymph nodes, spleen, and diffuse lymphatic tissue; sites for pathogen encounter and lymphocyte activation.
Structure of Lymph Nodes
- Kidney-shaped, up to 3 cm in length, approximately 600 lymph nodes present in the body.
- Covering consists of dense connective tissue with internal partitions formed by trabeculae.
- Contains outer cortex (B-cells), inner cortex (T-cells), and medulla (plasma cells).
Lymphocyte Activation
- B cells differentiate into plasma cells within the lymph node's medullary cords upon stimulation.
- Specific cells include macrophages, dendritic cells, and reticular cells, which trap and present antigens.
Types of Lymphoid Nodules
- Primary lymphoid nodules lack a germinal center and contain B lymphocytes.
- Secondary lymphoid nodules have a germinal center that forms in response to antigen exposure, facilitating memory cell and plasma cell generation.
Lymphocyte Recirculation
- Critical for adaptive immune response, allowing lymphocytes to search for specific antigens throughout the body.
- Regulated by adhesion molecules (homing receptors) on lymphocytes and addressins on endothelial cells, particularly in high endothelial venules (HEVs).
- Naïve lymphocytes primarily enter lymph nodes via HEVs, while effector lymphocytes migrate to infection sites in peripheral tissues.
Lymphocyte Entry Pathways
- Lymphocytes can enter lymph nodes through afferent lymphatics or from blood capillaries via HEVs in the paracortex.
- Approximately 90% of lymphocytes enter lymph nodes via blood vessels; about 10% enter through lymphatic vessels.
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