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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
- Transport oxygen to tissues
- Produce red blood cells in the bone marrow
- Filter blood in the kidneys
- Carry excess extracellular fluid back to the venous system (correct)
Which of the following tissues does NOT contain lymphatic vessels?
Which of the following tissues does NOT contain lymphatic vessels?
- Cartilage (correct)
- Bone marrow (correct)
- Epithelial tissues (correct)
- Muscle tissue
What is the term used for the fluid carried by lymphatic vessels from the intestines?
What is the term used for the fluid carried by lymphatic vessels from the intestines?
- Lymph
- Chyle (correct)
- Serum
- Plasma
What maintains the unidirectional flow of lymph in lymphatic vessels?
What maintains the unidirectional flow of lymph in lymphatic vessels?
Which lymphatic duct is responsible for draining lymph from the majority of the body?
Which lymphatic duct is responsible for draining lymph from the majority of the body?
What structure does the thoracic duct begin from?
What structure does the thoracic duct begin from?
The colorless fluid carried by most lymphatic vessels is known as?
The colorless fluid carried by most lymphatic vessels is known as?
What role does the thymus play in the immune system?
What role does the thymus play in the immune system?
What is the primary lymphoid organ responsible for the maturation of T lymphocytes?
What is the primary lymphoid organ responsible for the maturation of T lymphocytes?
Which part of the thymus is primarily involved in the elimination of self-intolerant T lymphocytes?
Which part of the thymus is primarily involved in the elimination of self-intolerant T lymphocytes?
What is the main structural feature of the stroma in lymphoid organs?
What is the main structural feature of the stroma in lymphoid organs?
Where does the right lymphatic duct drain lymph?
Where does the right lymphatic duct drain lymph?
What becomes of the thymus after the first few years of life?
What becomes of the thymus after the first few years of life?
What type of cells form the cytoreticulum in the thymic cortex?
What type of cells form the cytoreticulum in the thymic cortex?
Which tissue primarily makes up the outer cortex of the thymus?
Which tissue primarily makes up the outer cortex of the thymus?
What role does MHC (major histocompatibility) recognition play in the thymic cortex?
What role does MHC (major histocompatibility) recognition play in the thymic cortex?
What is the primary function of Type I epithelial reticular cells in the thymus?
What is the primary function of Type I epithelial reticular cells in the thymus?
What occurs if developing T-cells fail to recognize self-antigens?
What occurs if developing T-cells fail to recognize self-antigens?
What characterizes the presence of Hassall's corpuscles in the thymus medulla?
What characterizes the presence of Hassall's corpuscles in the thymus medulla?
What is the role of the blood thymic barrier?
What is the role of the blood thymic barrier?
Which component is NOT a part of the blood thymic barrier?
Which component is NOT a part of the blood thymic barrier?
Where do surviving T-cells go after they leave the thymus?
Where do surviving T-cells go after they leave the thymus?
Which type of epithelial reticular cells are responsible for forming Hassall's corpuscles?
Which type of epithelial reticular cells are responsible for forming Hassall's corpuscles?
What is a significant anatomical feature of lymph nodes?
What is a significant anatomical feature of lymph nodes?
What type of immune response is primarily mediated by T-cells?
What type of immune response is primarily mediated by T-cells?
What is the primary function of high endothelial venules (HEVs) in lymph nodes?
What is the primary function of high endothelial venules (HEVs) in lymph nodes?
Which condition is characterized by secondary inflammation of lymph nodes?
Which condition is characterized by secondary inflammation of lymph nodes?
In which part of the lymph node do B lymphocytes primarily migrate after entering through the HEVs?
In which part of the lymph node do B lymphocytes primarily migrate after entering through the HEVs?
What can potentially result from uncontained infections in lymphatic systems?
What can potentially result from uncontained infections in lymphatic systems?
What predominantly composes the medullary cords of the lymph node?
What predominantly composes the medullary cords of the lymph node?
What is a common appearance of lymphangitis on the skin?
What is a common appearance of lymphangitis on the skin?
What occurs when lymph does not drain properly from a particular area?
What occurs when lymph does not drain properly from a particular area?
How do lymphocytes exit the lymph node after migrating from the cortex?
How do lymphocytes exit the lymph node after migrating from the cortex?
What key process occurs when B cells become activated within a lymph node?
What key process occurs when B cells become activated within a lymph node?
Which condition may arise from the surgical removal of cancerous lymph nodes?
Which condition may arise from the surgical removal of cancerous lymph nodes?
What do we call the condition where cellular plugs spread through lymphatic vessels?
What do we call the condition where cellular plugs spread through lymphatic vessels?
What is the significance of the reduced flow rate of lymph as it enters the lymph node?
What is the significance of the reduced flow rate of lymph as it enters the lymph node?
What type of lymphatic nodule is formed when a B cell, upon activation, proliferates?
What type of lymphatic nodule is formed when a B cell, upon activation, proliferates?
Which of the following is NOT true about lymph nodes?
Which of the following is NOT true about lymph nodes?
Which of the following structures primarily conveys blood vessels into and out of the lymph node?
Which of the following structures primarily conveys blood vessels into and out of the lymph node?
What distinguishes secondary lymphoid nodules from primary lymphoid nodules?
What distinguishes secondary lymphoid nodules from primary lymphoid nodules?
What is the fate of lymphoblasts that proliferate in the germinal centers of secondary lymphoid nodules?
What is the fate of lymphoblasts that proliferate in the germinal centers of secondary lymphoid nodules?
Which statement best describes the medulla of a lymph node?
Which statement best describes the medulla of a lymph node?
What is the primary function of memory B-cells formed after initial antigen exposure?
What is the primary function of memory B-cells formed after initial antigen exposure?
Which region of the lymph node is primarily populated by T cells?
Which region of the lymph node is primarily populated by T cells?
What is the role of the dense connective tissue (CT) capsule surrounding a lymph node?
What is the role of the dense connective tissue (CT) capsule surrounding a lymph node?
Which cells are primarily responsible for the formation of antibodies in response to foreign antigens?
Which cells are primarily responsible for the formation of antibodies in response to foreign antigens?
What role do follicular dendritic cells play in lymph nodes?
What role do follicular dendritic cells play in lymph nodes?
Flashcards
What is lymph?
What is lymph?
Clear, colorless fluid found in most lymphatic vessels. It is formed by filtration of extracellular fluid from capillaries and contains pathogens, cell products, and debris.
What is chyle?
What is chyle?
Milky, opaque fluid transported in lymphatic vessels from the small intestine. It contains chylomicrons, which are tiny fat droplets.
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system's primary role is to collect excess extracellular fluid from tissues and return it to the bloodstream.
Describe lymphatic vessels.
Describe lymphatic vessels.
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What is the thoracic duct?
What is the thoracic duct?
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What is the right lymphatic duct?
What is the right lymphatic duct?
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What are lymph nodes?
What are lymph nodes?
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Describe lymphatic ducts.
Describe lymphatic ducts.
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What are epithelial reticular cells?
What are epithelial reticular cells?
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What is the blood thymic barrier?
What is the blood thymic barrier?
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Thoracic Duct
Thoracic Duct
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Right Lymphatic Duct
Right Lymphatic Duct
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Stroma
Stroma
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Parenchyma
Parenchyma
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Thymus
Thymus
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Thymic Involution
Thymic Involution
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Thymic Cortex
Thymic Cortex
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Epithelial Reticular Cells
Epithelial Reticular Cells
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What is the cortex of a lymph node?
What is the cortex of a lymph node?
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What are primary lymphoid nodules?
What are primary lymphoid nodules?
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What are secondary lymphoid nodules?
What are secondary lymphoid nodules?
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What are lymphoblasts?
What are lymphoblasts?
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What are plasma cells?
What are plasma cells?
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What are memory B cells?
What are memory B cells?
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What is the paracortex of a lymph node?
What is the paracortex of a lymph node?
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What is the medulla of a lymph node?
What is the medulla of a lymph node?
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What are High Endothelial Venules (HEVs)?
What are High Endothelial Venules (HEVs)?
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Where do B and T lymphocytes travel to within a lymph node?
Where do B and T lymphocytes travel to within a lymph node?
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What cell types are found in the medullary cords?
What cell types are found in the medullary cords?
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What are trabeculae in a lymph node?
What are trabeculae in a lymph node?
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What is lymphangitis?
What is lymphangitis?
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How do lymphocytes exit a lymph node?
How do lymphocytes exit a lymph node?
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What is lymphadenitis?
What is lymphadenitis?
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What is lymphedema?
What is lymphedema?
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What are the main functions of a lymph node?
What are the main functions of a lymph node?
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What happens when a B cell encounters a foreign antigen?
What happens when a B cell encounters a foreign antigen?
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What is septicemia?
What is septicemia?
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What are minute cellular emboli?
What are minute cellular emboli?
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What is lymphogenous spread?
What is lymphogenous spread?
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How does lymph flow through the lymphatic system?
How does lymph flow through the lymphatic system?
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How does the lymphatic system respond to injury or infection?
How does the lymphatic system respond to injury or infection?
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Study Notes
Lymphatic System Overview
- The lymphatic system returns excess extracellular fluid to the venous system.
- Lymph is the clear fluid in lymphatic vessels, while chyle is milky lymph from the small intestine.
- Lymphatic vessels are present in most parts of the body, except the brain, bone marrow, and avascular tissues.
- Lymph flow is unidirectional and maintained by valves.
- Lymph carries pathogens, hormones, and cellular debris.
Specialized Immune Tissue
- Lymphoid organs comprise stroma (connective tissue framework) and parenchyma (functional cells).
- The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ where T lymphocytes mature.
- The thymus shrinks after puberty.
- The thymus has a cortex and medulla differentiated by cells and structures.
- Hassall's corpuscles are found in the medulla.
Lymph Nodes
- Lymph nodes are small, oval, encapsulated structures along lymphatic vessels.
- Lymph nodes have a convex outer surface and a concave hilum.
- Lymph filters through lymph nodes, promoting antigen recognition.
- Lymph nodes house lymphoid nodules (primary and secondary).
- Primary nodules contain small B-lymphocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells.
- Secondary nodules contain proliferating B-cells (germinal centers").
- Plasma cells and memory B-cells are produced in lymph nodes, aiding in immune response.
- T-cells reside in the paracortex.
- High endothelial venules (HEVs) facilitate lymphocyte entry into the lymph node.
Clinical Correlations
- Lymphangitis is inflammation of lymphatic vessels.
- Lymphadenitis is inflammation of lymph nodes.
- Lymphedema is localized swelling due to impaired lymphatic drainage.
- Lymph nodes act as filters for infections and contain lymphatic vessels, and lymph.
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Test your knowledge on the lymphatic system with this quiz. Questions cover its primary functions, structures, and roles in the immune system. Learn about lymphatic vessels, ducts, and organ functions related to lymphocyte maturation.
